The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.22 (As of Dec. 2025) — 16% Above Median

What is The European Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

The European Smaller Trust CHIX:ESCTL 40 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ESCTL with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, The European Smaller Trust ranks better than 93.78% 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. The European Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.22.

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

CHIX:ESCTl' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.84
Current: 0.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The European Smaller Trust was 0.84. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.19.

CHIX:ESCTl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
93.78% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs CHIX:ESCTl: 0.09

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of The European Smaller Trust is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The European Smaller Trust was 3.79%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 2.12%.

The European Smaller Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.04.

During the past 12 months, The European Smaller Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The European Smaller Trust was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 12.20% 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.

The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTl) 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.

The European Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

The European Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The European Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

The European Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, The European Smaller 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.

The European Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The European Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The European Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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The European Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The European Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.048	/	0.24
	=	0.20

The European Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.035	/	0.163
	=	0.21

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 mean?

The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The European Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, The European Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #58 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.

Is The European Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

The European Smaller Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.84. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. The European Smaller Trust's value of 0.22 is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #58 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The European Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does The European Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #58 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places The European Smaller Trust in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. The European Smaller Trust's value of 0.22 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, The European Smaller Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.70, The European Smaller 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. The European Smaller Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 68.6% 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 The European Smaller 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. The European Smaller Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is The European Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?

The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 68.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. The European Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

The European Smaller Trust Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies LSE:OCI LSE:SAIN LSE:BPCR LSE:GSCT LSE:CGT LSE:JUP LSE:POLR LSE:FGT LSE:IIG LSE:ICGT BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT AMP LSE:III

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Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE

Website https://www.janushenderson.com

The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based trust focused on capital growth through equities in smaller and medium-sized European companies. It focuses on equities from smaller and medium-sized companies quoted, domiciled, listed, or operating across Europe, excluding the UK. Its portfolio includes industrial goods, technology, financials, business providers, basic materials, consumer goods, retail providers and natural resource sectors.

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