Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)CHIX:BGFDL 34 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Feb. 2026, which is 257% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BGFDL with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks better than 97.64% 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. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BGFDl'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.14
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) was 0.14. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.07.
CHIX:BGFDl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 97.64% of 931
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs CHIX:BGFDl: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) was 1.47%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.79%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) was 115.40% per year. The lowest was 18.60% per year. And the median was 33.75% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDl) 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.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
CHIX:BGFDL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'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.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) 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.
* 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.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) and its competitors. This is 257% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks #22 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 257% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.14. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s value of 0.25 is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks #22 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks #22 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s value of 0.25 is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.70, based on 931 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. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 64.3% 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 Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 257% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 257% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 64.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Feb. 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.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) Business Description
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) PLC is an investment company based in the United Kingdom. The company aims to achieve long-term capital growth principally through investment in medium to smaller-sized Japanese companies, which have above average prospects for growth. It invests in various sectors, such as commerce and services; manufacturing and machinery; electrical and electronics; retail; real estate and construction; information, communication and utilities, chemicals, financials, and pharmaceuticals among others. The company is engaged in a single segment of business, being an investment trust company.
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