Lion Finance GroupBDGSF +10.01%68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates BDGSF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $105.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,168 Banks companies, Lion Finance Group ranks better than 53.25% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BDGSF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lion Finance Group was 0.31. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.25.
BDGSF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 53.25% of 1168
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs BDGSF: 0.31
During the past 12 months, Lion Finance Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 93.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 48.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Lion Finance Group was 78.90% per year. The lowest was -15.40% per year. And the median was 17.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Lion Finance Group (OTCPK:BDGSF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Lion Finance Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Lion Finance Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lion Finance Group Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lion Finance Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Lion Finance Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lion Finance Group (BDGSF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lion Finance Group and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion Finance Group ranks #546 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lion Finance Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.31. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Lion Finance Group's value of 0.20 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lion Finance Group ranks #546 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lion Finance Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion Finance Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Lion Finance Group ranks #546 out of 1168 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Lion Finance Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Lion Finance Group's value of 0.20 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Lion Finance Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Lion Finance Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,168 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lion Finance Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 37.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lion Finance Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lion Finance Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion Finance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Finance Group (BDGSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $105.73, compared to a current price of $151.87 — trading 43.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 37.5% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Lion Finance Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lion Finance Group (BDGSF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lion Finance Group (BDGSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Finance Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $151.87 is trading 43.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $105.73.
GuruFocus considers Lion Finance Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BDGSF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $105.73 vs. price of $151.87 (43.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Banks median (#546 of 1168)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BDGSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lion Finance Group PLC, along with its subsidiaries, provides banking and financial services focused on the Georgian and Armenian markets. It offers services such as banking, leasing, brokerage, and investment management to corporate and individual customers. The Group is organised into the following Business Divisions and respective operating segments: Retail Banking, SME Banking, Corporate, Investment Banking, Corporate Center, Armenian Financial Services, and Other Businesses.
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