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 And Overseas Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for African And Overseas Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of African And Overseas Enterprises was 5.15. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 3.09.
JSE:AOO's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 0.42 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of African And Overseas Enterprises was 2.33%. The lowest was 0.93%. And the median was 1.06%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of African And Overseas Enterprises was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -24.10% per year. And the median was 6.90% 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) 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 And Overseas Enterprises Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
African And Overseas Enterprises 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 And Overseas Enterprises Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
JSE:AOO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, African And Overseas Enterprises'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 And Overseas Enterprises Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, African And Overseas Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African And Overseas Enterprises's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
African And Overseas Enterprises 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.
* 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 And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) 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 African And Overseas Enterprises and its competitors. Over the past decade, African And Overseas Enterprises' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 5.15. According to the industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 509 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
African And Overseas Enterprises' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 5.15. Based on the distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 509 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, African And Overseas Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African And Overseas Enterprises' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 509 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places African And Overseas Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Historically, African And Overseas Enterprises' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 5.15 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.42, based on 509 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 African And Overseas Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African And Overseas Enterprises'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 African And Overseas Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.01, compared to a current price of R20.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. African And Overseas Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO), 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R20.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R16.01.
GuruFocus considers African And Overseas Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AOO:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R16.01 vs. price of R20.00 (24.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African And Overseas Enterprises Business Description
African And Overseas Enterprises Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates in six segments: Retail division comprises the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property division comprises of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town which includes both investment and owner-occupied properties.; Water infrastructure segment comprises an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group operating in the South African provinces, Media and broadcasting comprises the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia, and the Group Services division manages the corporate responsibility and includes corporate costs and Technology segment. The Retail Segment derives maximum revenue.
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