Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.15 (As of Dec. 2025) — 29% Below Median


CHIX:LWDBL Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC CHIX:LWDBL
37 GF Score
Price £11.98
GF Value £19.78
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Law Debenture (The) Dividend Payout Ratio?

Law Debenture (The) CHIX:LWDBL -0.33% 37 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LWDBL with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £19.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Law Debenture (The) ranks better than 89.27% 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. Law Debenture (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for Law Debenture (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:LWDBl' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.21   Max: 15.56
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Law Debenture (The) was 15.56. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.21.

CHIX:LWDBl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
89.27% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs CHIX:LWDBl: 0.15

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Law Debenture (The) is 3.01%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Law Debenture (The) was 6.07%. The lowest was 2.58%. And the median was 3.49%.

Law Debenture (The)'s Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.17.

During the past 12 months, Law Debenture (The)'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Law Debenture (The) was 31.80% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was 5.35% 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.

Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBl) 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.

Law Debenture (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Law Debenture (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Law Debenture (The)'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.

Law Debenture (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Law Debenture (The) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 0.00 0.55 0.45 0.15

Law Debenture (The) Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.34 0.27 1.43 0.15 0.15

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Law Debenture (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.

Law Debenture (The) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Law Debenture (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Law Debenture (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Law Debenture (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.

Law Debenture (The)'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 )
=0.346/ 2.295
=0.15

Law Debenture (The)'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 )
=0.168/ 1.125
=0.15

* 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 0.15 mean?
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Law Debenture (The) and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Law Debenture (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 15.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #100 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Law Debenture (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Law Debenture (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 15.56. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 0.15 is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #100 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Law Debenture (The) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Law Debenture (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #100 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Law Debenture (The) in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 0.15 is 78.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Law Debenture (The)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 15.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Law Debenture (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 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. Law Debenture (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 78.6% 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 Law Debenture (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. Law Debenture (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Law Debenture (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £19.78, compared to a current price of £11.98 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 78.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Law Debenture (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £11.98 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £19.78. GuruFocus considers Law Debenture (The) to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LWDBL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.15 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: £19.78 vs. price of £11.98 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.6% below the Asset Management median (#100 of 932)

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

Law Debenture (The) Business Description

Other Exchanges LWDB:UK
Address 100 Bishopsgate, 8th Floor, London, GBR, EC2N 4AG
Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC is a UK-based investment trust. The company's main investment objectives are to achieve long-term capital growth in real terms and steadily increase income. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments including various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Basic Materials, Consumer goods, Financials, and Technology across the globe. The company has two reportable segments namely Investment portfolio and Independent professional services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment portfolio segment. he group has a presence in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Japan, and other countries.
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