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. Guardian Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guardian Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GCAAF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Guardian Capital Group was 0.52. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.31.
GCAAF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.71
vs GCAAF: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Guardian Capital Group was 3.84%. The lowest was 1.06%. And the median was 2.17%.
During the past 12 months, Guardian Capital Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Guardian Capital Group was 35.70% per year. The lowest was 2.20% per year. And the median was 14.50% 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.
Guardian Capital Group (OTCPK:GCAAF) 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.
Guardian Capital Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Guardian Capital Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guardian Capital Group'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.
Guardian Capital Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
GCAAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Guardian Capital Group'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.
Guardian Capital Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Guardian Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Guardian Capital Group 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.
Guardian Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as
* 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.
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Guardian Capital Group and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Guardian Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.52.
Is Guardian Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Guardian Capital Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.52. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Guardian Capital Group's value of 0.13 is 81.7% below this industry median. Overall, Guardian Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Guardian Capital Group's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Guardian Capital Group's value of 0.13 is 81.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Guardian Capital Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Guardian Capital Group 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. Guardian Capital Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 81.7% 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 Guardian Capital Group 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. Guardian Capital Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.30, compared to a current price of $49.40 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 81.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Guardian Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Sep. 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardian Capital Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $49.40 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.30.
Key valuation signals for GCAAF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (58% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $48.30 vs. price of $49.40 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.7% below the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the GCAAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guardian Capital Group Ltd is a diversified financial services company. It operates in three reportable segment Investment Management and Corporate Activities and Investments. Investment Management primarily involves earning management fees relating to investment management services provided to clients; and Corporate Activities and Investments relates to the investment of the Company's securities holdings, as well as corporate management and development activities. It derives maximum revenue from Investment Management segment. Geographically, the company operates in Canada, United Kingdom, United States and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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