Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.64 (As of Dec. 2025) — 829% Above Median

What is Ashmore Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Ashmore Group LSE:ASHM +0.46% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.64 as of Dec. 2025, which is 829% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASHM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Ashmore Group ranks worse than 93.16% 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. Ashmore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.64.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Ashmore Group PLC is 3.60, which seems too high.

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

LSE:ASHM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 0.93 Max: 3.6
Current: 3.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ashmore Group was 3.60. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 0.93.

LSE:ASHM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
93.16% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs LSE:ASHM: 3.60

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Ashmore Group is 8.70%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ashmore Group was 13.11%. The lowest was 2.94%. And the median was 5.19%.

Ashmore Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.12.

During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ashmore Group was 73.40% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.70% 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.

Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) 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.

Ashmore Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Ashmore Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashmore Group'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.

Ashmore Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Ashmore Group Annual Data

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0.73

0.90

1.33

1.61

2.38

Ashmore Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:ASHM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ashmore Group'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.

Ashmore Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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

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Ashmore Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Ashmore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.169	/	0.071
	=	2.38

Ashmore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.121	/	0.014
	=	8.64

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.64 mean?

Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.64 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ashmore Group and its competitors. This is 829% above median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Ashmore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #871 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.

Is Ashmore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Ashmore Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.64 is 829% above median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 3.60. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Ashmore Group's value of 8.64 is 1116.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #871 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ashmore Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Ashmore Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #871 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ashmore Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Ashmore Group's value of 8.64 is 1116.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ashmore Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 3.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Ashmore Group 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 an Asset Management company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 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. Ashmore Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.64 is 1116.9% 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 Ashmore Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashmore Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.64, which is 829% above median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Ashmore Group stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.44, compared to a current price of £1.95 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.64, which is 829% above median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 1116.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Ashmore Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.64 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 Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.95 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.44. GuruFocus considers Ashmore Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ASHM:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.64 (829% above median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: £1.44 vs. price of £1.95 (35.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 1116.9% above the Asset Management median (#871 of 935)

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

Ashmore Group Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 61 Aldwych, 5th Floor, London, GBR, WC2B 4AE

Website https://www.ashmoregroup.com

Ashmore Group PLC is a value-oriented asset management firm that focuses its investments on emerging markets. It offers a diverse range of both traditional and alternative investment strategies to its client base globally, including both institutional and retail investors. The company invests in sovereign debt instruments, currencies, corporate debt, equities, derivatives, private equity, real estate, distressed debt, and other special situations. The firm reports on changes in assets under management as the majority of its revenue is derived from management fees. The company also benefits from performance fees on its investments. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by the Americas, and Asia and the Middle East.

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