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Avi Japan Opportunity TrustLSE:AJOT +2.14%55 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates LSE:AJOT with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Asset Management companies, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust ranks better than 92.68% 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. Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AJOT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.1
Current: 0.1
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Avi Japan Opportunity Trust was 0.10. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.10.
LSE:AJOT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 92.68% of 929
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs LSE:AJOT: 0.10
During the past 7 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Avi Japan Opportunity Trust was 1.77%. The lowest was 1.06%. And the median was 1.28%.
During the past 12 months, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 47.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Avi Japan Opportunity Trust was 23.10% per year. The lowest was 2.00% per year. And the median was 10.70% 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.
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust (LSE:AJOT) 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.
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust 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.
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:AJOT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Avi Japan Opportunity 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.
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust 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.
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust (LSE:AJOT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Avi Japan Opportunity Trust and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust ranks #68 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.10. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's value of 0.16 is 77.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust ranks #68 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust ranks #68 out of 929 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Avi Japan Opportunity Trust in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's value of 0.16 is 77.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Avi Japan Opportunity 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 929 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. Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 77.1% 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 Avi Japan Opportunity 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. Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avi Japan Opportunity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust (LSE:AJOT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.82, compared to a current price of £1.67 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 77.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Avi Japan Opportunity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Avi Japan Opportunity Trust (LSE:AJOT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 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 Avi Japan Opportunity Trust (LSE:AJOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avi Japan Opportunity Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.67 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.82.
GuruFocus considers Avi Japan Opportunity Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AJOT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: £1.82 vs. price of £1.67 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.1% below the Asset Management median (#68 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AJOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avi Japan Opportunity Trust PLC is a closed-ended investment company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with capital growth in excess of the MSCI Japan Small Cap Index, through the active management of a focused portfolio of equity investments listed or quoted in Japan which have been identified as undervalued and having a substantial proportion of their market capitalisation held in cash, listed securities and/or realisable assets.
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