BraemarLSE:BMS +0.63%83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Feb. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, Braemar ranks better than 79.51% 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. Braemar's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Braemar's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BMS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.51 Max: 2.68
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Braemar was 2.68. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.51.
LSE:BMS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 79.51% of 566
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs LSE:BMS: 0.23
During the past 12 months, Braemar's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -63.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Braemar was 24.50% per year. The lowest was -29.80% per year. And the median was 2.30% 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.
Braemar (LSE:BMS) 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.
Braemar Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Braemar Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Braemar'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.
Braemar Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Braemar'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.
Braemar Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Braemar's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Braemar's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Braemar's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Braemar (LSE:BMS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Braemar and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Braemar's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Braemar ranks #116 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Braemar's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Braemar's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.68. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Braemar's value of 0.19 is 57.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Braemar ranks #116 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Braemar has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braemar's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Braemar ranks #116 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Braemar in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Braemar's value of 0.19 is 57.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Braemar's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 2.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Braemar 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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. Braemar's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 57.8% 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 Braemar and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Braemar's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braemar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braemar (LSE:BMS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.38, compared to a current price of £2.38 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 57.8% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Braemar's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Braemar (LSE:BMS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Feb. 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 Braemar (LSE:BMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braemar stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.38 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.38.
GuruFocus considers Braemar to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (63% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: £2.38 vs. price of £2.38 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.8% below the Transportation median (#116 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Braemar PLC provides advice in investment, chartering, and risk management to enable its clients to secure sustainable returns and mitigate risk in shipping and energy industry. The company's operating segment are, Chartering, Investment Advisory and Risk Advisory. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its Chartering business segment under which it provides cost-saving solutions that create and protect the deals for their clients. Geographically, the company has its presence in United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, United States, Germany and Rest of the world. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its business in United Kingdom.
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