Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.65 (As of Feb. 2026) — 76% Above Median


JSE:NWL Nu-World Holdings Ltd JSE:NWL
72 GF Score
Price R32.00
GF Value R31.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nu-World Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nu-World Holdings JSE:NWL 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65 as of Feb. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates JSE:NWL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R31.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,212 Hardware companies, Nu-World Holdings ranks better than 66.5% 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. Nu-World Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.65.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nu-World Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:NWL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.37   Max: 0.63
Current: 0.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nu-World Holdings was 0.63. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.37.

JSE:NWL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
66.5% of 1212 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs JSE:NWL: 0.33

As of today (2026-07-11), the Dividend Yield % of Nu-World Holdings is 4.64%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nu-World Holdings was 16.29%. The lowest was 3.70%. And the median was 5.93%.

Nu-World Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was R1.49.

During the past 12 months, Nu-World Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -18.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nu-World Holdings was 55.30% per year. The lowest was -34.50% per year. And the median was 16.90% 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.

Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) 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.

Nu-World Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Nu-World Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nu-World 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.

Nu-World Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Nu-World Holdings Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.63 0.45 0.36 0.35

Nu-World Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 0.00 0.77 0.00 0.65

JSE:NWL vs AAPL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Nu-World 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.

Nu-World Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nu-World Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nu-World Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Nu-World 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.

Nu-World Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
=1.357/ 3.92
=0.35

Nu-World Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=1.485/ 2.277
=0.65

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 mean?
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Nu-World Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #406 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Nu-World Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nu-World Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.63. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Nu-World Holdings' value of 0.65 is 38.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #406 out of 1212 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nu-World Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu-World Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #406 out of 1212 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Nu-World Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Nu-World Holdings' value of 0.65 is 38.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nu-World Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Nu-World 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,212 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. Nu-World Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.65 is 38.3% 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nu-World Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nu-World Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R31.57, compared to a current price of R32.00 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 38.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Nu-World Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.65 as of Feb. 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R32.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R31.57. GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.65 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
  • GF Value™: R31.57 vs. price of R32.00 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.3% above the Hardware median (#406 of 1212)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nu-World Holdings Business Description

Address 35 - 3rd Street, Wynberg, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2199
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
72GF Score

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