Afrocentric InvestmentJSE:ACT 52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:ACT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Afrocentric Investment ranks better than 62.35% 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. Afrocentric Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afrocentric Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ACT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.94
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Afrocentric Investment was 0.94. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.59.
JSE:ACT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 62.35% of 247
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs JSE:ACT: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Afrocentric Investment was 11.58%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 6.30%.
During the past 12 months, Afrocentric Investment's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -45.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -43.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Afrocentric Investment was 28.00% per year. The lowest was -43.90% per year. And the median was 3.30% 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.
Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) 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.
Afrocentric Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Afrocentric Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afrocentric Investment'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.
Afrocentric Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
JSE:ACT vs HCA, THC, DVA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Afrocentric Investment'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.
Afrocentric Investment Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Afrocentric Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afrocentric Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Afrocentric Investment 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.
Afrocentric Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Afrocentric Investment and its competitors. Over the past decade, Afrocentric Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Afrocentric Investment ranks #93 out of 247 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Afrocentric Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Afrocentric Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.94. Based on the distribution chart, Afrocentric Investment ranks #93 out of 247 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Afrocentric Investment has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afrocentric Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Afrocentric Investment ranks #93 out of 247 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Afrocentric Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Historically, Afrocentric Investment's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.94 over the past decade. 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.40, based on 247 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. 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 Afrocentric Investment and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afrocentric Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afrocentric Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.09, compared to a current price of R0.79 — trading 62.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Afrocentric Investment's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Afrocentric Investment (JSE:ACT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afrocentric Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R0.79 is trading 62.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.09.
GuruFocus considers Afrocentric Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ACT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R2.09 vs. price of R0.79 (62.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ACT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afrocentric Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company providing specialised services and products to the public and private healthcare sectors. It focuses on making quality healthcare accessible and affordable to members and beneficiaries, with the principal objective of ensuring the delivery of efficient health management services and the distribution of quality products. Its business segments include Healthcare SA, comprising medical scheme administration and health risk management services; Healthcare Retail, comprising pharmaceutical sales and services; Healthcare Africa, comprising healthcare services outside South Africa in Namibia and Mauritius; and IT-related services predominantly within South Africa. It operates across South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius, and Namibia.
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