Wilson Bayly Holmes-OvconJSE:WBO +0.50%82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates JSE:WBO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R170.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 861 Construction companies, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks better than 69.69% 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. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:WBO'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon was 0.35. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.29.
JSE:WBO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 69.69% of 861
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs JSE:WBO: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon was 4.57%. The lowest was 0.99%. And the median was 2.72%.
During the past 12 months, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 37.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon was 59.90% per year. The lowest was -25.70% per year. And the median was 9.75% 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
JSE:WBO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #261 out of 861 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is near median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.35. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's value of 0.30 is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #261 out of 861 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #261 out of 861 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's value of 0.30 is 23.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 861 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. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 23.1% 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R170.69, compared to a current price of R171.80 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 23.1% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R171.80 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R170.69.
GuruFocus considers Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:WBO:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (near median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: R170.69 vs. price of R171.80 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.1% below the Construction median (#261 of 861)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:WBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd is a South Africa-based construction company. The company's business activities encompass designing, construction, and procurement, as well as civil engineering, works for large-scale public and private projects, roads and earthworks projects, and turnkey projects. The company also provides construction materials, real estate development, and other services. Its customers predominantly come from the retail, residential, hotel and entertainment, infrastructure, mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Its segment include: Building and civil Engineering, Roads and earthworks, Property developments, Construction materials, and United Kingdom. It operates in South Africa, United Kingdom and Rest of Africa, of which maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
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