FairvestJSE:FTA 54 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R13.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 713 REITs companies, Fairvest ranks better than 54.42% 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. Fairvest's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.95.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Fairvest Ltd is 0.96, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fairvest's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:FTA'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 0.99 Max: 1.11
Current: 0.96
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Fairvest was 1.11. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 0.99.
JSE:FTA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 54.42% of 713
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs JSE:FTA: 0.96
During the past 12 months, Fairvest's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% 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.
Fairvest (JSE:FTA) 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.
Fairvest Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Fairvest Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fairvest'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:FTA vs SPG, O, KIM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Fairvest'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.
Fairvest Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Fairvest's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairvest's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Fairvest's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Fairvest (JSE:FTA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fairvest and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Fairvest's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #325 out of 713 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Fairvest's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Fairvest's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is near median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 1.11. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Fairvest's value of 0.95 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #325 out of 713 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fairvest has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairvest's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #325 out of 713 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Fairvest in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Fairvest's value of 0.95 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, Fairvest's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Fairvest 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 REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 713 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. Fairvest's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is 4% 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 Fairvest and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairvest's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairvest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest (JSE:FTA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R13.36, compared to a current price of R19.50 — trading 46% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 4% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. Fairvest's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R19.50 is trading 46% above its estimated GF Value™ of R13.36.
GuruFocus considers Fairvest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FTA:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.95 (near median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: R13.36 vs. price of R19.50 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the REITs median (#325 of 713)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fairvest Ltd is a diversified real estate investment trust investing in the quality retail asset. The fairvest property portfolio consists of properties across South Africa. It has five operating segments Office, Industrial and Retail, Residential and overheads. The majority is from the Retail segment. Geographically, it is located in South Africa but its geographic segments ranges in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZuluNatal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Northern Cape,Free State and Other. The key revenue here is observed in the western cape region.
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