YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.87 (As of Sep. 2025) — 3640% Above Median

What is YeboYethu Dividend Payout Ratio?

YeboYethu JSE:YYLBEE 55 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.87 as of Sep. 2025, which is 3640% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates JSE:YYLBEE with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of R22.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, YeboYethu ranks worse than 100% 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. YeboYethu's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.87.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of YeboYethu Ltd is 19.50, which seems too high.

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

JSE:YYLBEE' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.05 Max: 19.5
Current: 19.5

During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of YeboYethu was 19.50. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.05.

JSE:YYLBEE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
100% of 191 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs JSE:YYLBEE: 19.50

As of today (2026-07-05), the Dividend Yield % of YeboYethu is 3.90%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of YeboYethu was 13.25%. The lowest was 0.90%. And the median was 5.53%.

YeboYethu's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was R1.01.

During the past 12 months, YeboYethu's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of YeboYethu was 20.30% per year. The lowest was -3.40% per year. And the median was -2.10% 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.

YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) 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.

YeboYethu Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

YeboYethu Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YeboYethu's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

YeboYethu Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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JSE:YYLBEE vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, YeboYethu'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.

YeboYethu Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, YeboYethu's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YeboYethu's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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YeboYethu Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

YeboYethu's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2025 )	/	Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Mar. 2025 )
	=	1.92	/	44.18
	=	0.04

YeboYethu's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Sep. 2025 )
	=	1.01	/	0.54
	=	1.87

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.87 mean?

YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.87 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on YeboYethu and its competitors. This is 3640% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, YeboYethu's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 19.50. According to the industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #191 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.

Is YeboYethu's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

YeboYethu's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.87 is 3640% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 19.50. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. YeboYethu's value of 1.87 is 252.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #191 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, YeboYethu has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does YeboYethu's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?

According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #191 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places YeboYethu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. YeboYethu's value of 1.87 is 252.8% above this benchmark. Historically, YeboYethu's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 19.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.53, YeboYethu 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 Telecommunication Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 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. YeboYethu's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.87 is 252.8% 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 YeboYethu and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YeboYethu's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.87, which is 3640% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is YeboYethu stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R22.58, compared to a current price of R53.01 — trading 134.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.87, which is 3640% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 252.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. YeboYethu's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.87 as of Sep. 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R53.01 is trading 134.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R22.58. GuruFocus considers YeboYethu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:YYLBEE:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.87 (3640% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: R22.58 vs. price of R53.01 (134.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 252.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#191 of 191)

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YeboYethu Business Description

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

Comparable Companies JSE:TLM JSE:BLU JSE:CCD TSE:9984 SHSE:600941 TMUS VZ T XTER:DTE NSE:BHARTIARTL CMCSA MEX:AMXB TSE:9432 HKSE:00728 TSE:9433 TSE:9434 SAU:7010 SGX:Z74 XPAR:ORA ADX:EAND

Address 082 Vodacom Boulevard, Vodacom Corporate Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1685

Website https://www.yeboyethu.co.za

YeboYethu Ltd is a special purpose company formed for the purpose is to buying and holding Vodacom SA ordinary shares and Vodacom SA A shares for the benefit of shareholders. Vodacom SA is a mobile communications network operator in South Africa, by a large number of customers and revenue. The principal activities of the company are to carry on the business of acquiring and holding shares in Vodacom Group and receive and distribute dividends and other distributions received by it pursuant to its holding in Vodacom Group.

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