E Media HoldingsJSE:EMN +1.08%67 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates JSE:EMN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Media - Diversified companies, E Media Holdings ranks worse than 69.02% 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. E Media Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for E Media Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:EMN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.66 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of E Media Holdings was 0.80. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.66.
JSE:EMN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 69.02% of 326
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs JSE:EMN: 0.67
During the past 12 months, E Media Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of E Media Holdings was 51.20% per year. The lowest was -14.30% per year. And the median was -5.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) 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.
E Media Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
E Media Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E Media Holdings'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.
JSE:EMN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, E Media Holdings'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.
E Media Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, E Media Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E Media Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
E Media Holdings 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.
E Media Holdings'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.
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on E Media Holdings and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, E Media Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #225 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is E Media Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
E Media Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 0.80. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. E Media Holdings' value of 0.86 is 72% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #225 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, E Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Media Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #225 out of 326 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places E Media Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. E Media Holdings' value of 0.86 is 72% above this benchmark. Historically, E Media Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.50, E Media Holdings has consistently been above 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 326 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. E Media Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 is 72% above 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 E Media Holdings 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. E Media Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.08, compared to a current price of R1.88 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 72% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. E Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R1.88 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.08.
GuruFocus considers E Media Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:EMN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.86 (30% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: R2.08 vs. price of R1.88 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72% above the Media - Diversified median (#225 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:EMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E Media Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is predominantly engaged in the media and entertainment business. The company product portfolio includes products and services like E.TV a free-to-air commercial television channel; eNCA, a 24-hour news channel; OpenView HD and YFM, a radio station that targets the youth market, and others. In addition, the company also provides property and facilities services, including broadcast and television studios, post-production facilities, equipment rental, and sales; as well as holds investments in the television broadcasting and content creation sectors. A majority of its revenue is earned from the South African market.
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