African Media EntertainmentJSE:AME 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R48.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, African Media Entertainment ranks worse than 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. African Media Entertainment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for African Media Entertainment's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AME'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of African Media Entertainment was 0.65. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.51.
JSE:AME's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 52% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs JSE:AME: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of African Media Entertainment was 14.00%. The lowest was 3.91%. And the median was 8.26%.
During the past 12 months, African Media Entertainment's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of African Media Entertainment was 51.80% per year. The lowest was -24.60% per year. And the median was 5.30% 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.
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) 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.
African Media Entertainment Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
African Media Entertainment Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
African Media Entertainment Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
For the Broadcasting subindustry, African Media Entertainment'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.
African Media Entertainment Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, African Media Entertainment's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Media Entertainment's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
African Media Entertainment 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.
African Media Entertainment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on African Media Entertainment and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, African Media Entertainment's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #169 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is African Media Entertainment's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
African Media Entertainment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.65. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. African Media Entertainment's value of 0.20 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #169 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #169 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places African Media Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. African Media Entertainment's value of 0.20 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, African Media Entertainment's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.50, African Media Entertainment 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 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. African Media Entertainment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 60% 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 African Media Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Media Entertainment's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Media Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R48.57, compared to a current price of R55.00 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 60% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R55.00 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R48.57.
GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: R48.57 vs. price of R55.00 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% below the Media - Diversified median (#169 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Media Entertainment Ltd is involved in providing broadcasting services in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes Radio broadcasters; Media Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Radio broadcasters segment.
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