Fidelity European Trust (CHIX:FEVL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Above Median

What is Fidelity European Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Fidelity European Trust CHIX:FEVL 50 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FEVL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.69. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Fidelity European Trust ranks better than 89.52% 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. Fidelity European Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.

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

CHIX:FEVl' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.14 Max: 3.31
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Fidelity European Trust was 3.31. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.14.

CHIX:FEVl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
89.52% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs CHIX:FEVl: 0.15

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Fidelity European Trust is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Fidelity European Trust was 4.31%. The lowest was 1.43%. And the median was 2.07%.

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

During the past 12 months, Fidelity European Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fidelity European Trust was 97.20% per year. The lowest was -6.40% per year. And the median was 12.15% 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.

Fidelity European Trust (CHIX:FEVl) 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.

Fidelity European Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Fidelity European Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fidelity European 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.

Fidelity European Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Fidelity European Trust Annual Data

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidelity European 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.

Fidelity European Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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

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Fidelity European Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Fidelity European Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.094	/	0.628
	=	0.15

Fidelity European 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 )
	=	0.039	/	0.243
	=	0.16

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 mean?

Fidelity European Trust (CHIX:FEVL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fidelity European Trust and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Fidelity European Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 3.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidelity European Trust ranks #98 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.

Is Fidelity European Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Fidelity European Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 3.31. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Fidelity European Trust's value of 0.16 is 77.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidelity European Trust ranks #98 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fidelity European Trust has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

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

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidelity European Trust ranks #98 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Fidelity European Trust in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Fidelity European Trust's value of 0.16 is 77.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Fidelity European Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 3.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Fidelity European 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 0.71, based on 935 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. Fidelity European Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 77.5% 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 Fidelity European Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fidelity European Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Fidelity European Trust stock overvalued right now?

Fidelity European Trust (CHIX:FEVL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.69, compared to a current price of £3.50 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 77.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Fidelity European Trust's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Fidelity European Trust (CHIX:FEVL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 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.

Is Fidelity European Trust (CHIX:FEVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity European Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £3.50 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.69.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FEVL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: £3.69 vs. price of £3.50 (5.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 77.5% below the Asset Management median (#98 of 935)

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

Fidelity European Trust Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address Beech Gate, Millfield Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, GBR, KT20 6RP

Website https://www.fidelity.co.uk

Fidelity European Trust PLC is an externally managed investment company. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term growth in both capital and income by predominantly investing in equities (and their related securities) of continental European companies.

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