Aberdeen Equityome Trust (LSE:AEI) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median

What is Aberdeen Equityome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Aberdeen Equityome Trust LSE:AEI +0.45% 42 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates LSE:AEI with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Equityome Trust ranks better than 81.97% 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. Aberdeen Equityome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.

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

LSE:AEI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.57 Max: 3.69
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aberdeen Equityome Trust was 3.69. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.57.

LSE:AEI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.97% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:AEI: 0.24

As of today (2026-07-04), the Dividend Yield % of Aberdeen Equityome Trust is 5.18%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aberdeen Equityome Trust was 9.62%. The lowest was 3.23%. And the median was 5.94%.

Aberdeen Equityome Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.12.

During the past 12 months, Aberdeen Equityome Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Aberdeen Equityome Trust was 17.00% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was 4.80% 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.

Aberdeen Equityome Trust (LSE:AEI) 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.

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Aberdeen Equityome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Equityome Trust'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.

Aberdeen Equityome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Aberdeen Equityome Trust Annual Data

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0.18

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3.69

0.57

0.33

Aberdeen Equityome Trust Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2.43	0.33	1.64	0.19	0.34

LSE:AEI vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Equityome Trust'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.

Aberdeen Equityome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Equityome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Equityome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Aberdeen Equityome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Aberdeen Equityome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	0.229	/	0.694
	=	0.33

Aberdeen Equityome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.116	/	0.345
	=	0.34

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 mean?

Aberdeen Equityome Trust (LSE:AEI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aberdeen Equityome Trust and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Equityome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Equityome Trust ranks #168 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18%.

Is Aberdeen Equityome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Aberdeen Equityome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 3.69. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Equityome Trust's value of 0.34 is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Equityome Trust ranks #168 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Equityome Trust has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Aberdeen Equityome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Equityome Trust ranks #168 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Aberdeen Equityome Trust in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Equityome Trust's value of 0.34 is 51.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Equityome Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Aberdeen Equityome Trust 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 an Asset Management company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.70, based on 932 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. Aberdeen Equityome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 51.4% 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 Aberdeen Equityome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Equityome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Aberdeen Equityome Trust stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Equityome Trust (LSE:AEI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.08, compared to a current price of £4.44 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 51.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Aberdeen Equityome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 Aberdeen Equityome Trust (LSE:AEI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 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 Aberdeen Equityome Trust (LSE:AEI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Equityome Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.44 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.08. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Equityome Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:AEI:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: £8.08 vs. price of £4.44 (45% below fair value)
GF Score™: 42/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 51.4% below the Asset Management median (#168 of 932)

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

Aberdeen Equityome Trust Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies LSE:ORIT LSE:DIG LSE:AJOT LSE:CTPE LSE:HHI LSE:FAS LSE:NCYF LSE:CTUK LSE:CHRY LSE:BGS BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT AMP LSE:III

Address 280 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 4AG

Website https://www.abrdn.com

Aberdeen Equity Income Trust PLC is an investment trust company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with an above-average income from their equity investment and provide real growth in capital and income. Its investment portfolio comprises convertible preference shares, convertible loan stocks, gilts, and corporate bonds. The company's portfolio is diversified across various sectors such as Real Estate, Basic Materials, Industrials, Consumer Staples, Healthcare, Energy, Telecommunications, Consumer Discretionary, Utilities, Financials, and technology.

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