BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust (CHIX:BRFIL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 148% Above Median


CHIX:BRFIL BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust PLC CHIX:BRFIL
62 GF Score
Price £1.48
GF Value £1.58
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What is BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust CHIX:BRFIL 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 148% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BRFIL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.58. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust ranks better than 81.33% 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. BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:BRFIl' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.24


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust was 0.46. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.23.

CHIX:BRFIl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.33% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs CHIX:BRFIl: 0.24

As of today (2026-07-09), the Dividend Yield % of BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust was 7.50%. The lowest was 3.03%. And the median was 3.99%.

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.05.

During the past 12 months, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust was 53.90% per year. The lowest was -1.30% per year. And the median was 5.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust (CHIX:BRFIl) 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.


BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust'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.

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 0.00 0.18 0.27 0.31

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.42 11.50 0.12 0.57

CHIX:BRFIL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust'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.


BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust 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.

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=0.071/ 0.23
=0.31

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.048/ 0.084
=0.57

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 mean?
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust (CHIX:BRFIL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust ranks #174 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 148% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.46. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's value of 0.57 is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust ranks #174 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust ranks #174 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's value of 0.57 is 18.6% below this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.70, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust 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 932 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. BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 18.6% 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 BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust 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. BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust (CHIX:BRFIL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.58, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 18.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust (CHIX:BRFIL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 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 BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust (CHIX:BRFIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.48 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.58.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BRFIL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (148% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: £1.58 vs. price of £1.48 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.6% below the Asset Management median (#174 of 932)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BRFIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges BRFI:UK
Address 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, GBR, EC2N 2DL
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust PLC is an investment company based in the UK. The company's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth from investment in companies operating in Frontier Markets or whose stocks are listed on the stock markets of such countries. It invests across other sectors like Financials, Energy, Consumer Staples, Information Technology, Communication Services, and others. The maximum revenue of the company is from investment in Financial sector, followed by Industrials and others. The company's investments are spread across the world.
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