Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (As of Feb. 2026) — 47% Below Median

What is Bloomsbury Publishing Dividend Payout Ratio?

Bloomsbury Publishing LSE:BMY -0.31% 85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Feb. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Media - Diversified companies, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks better than 69.33% 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.19.

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

LSE:BMY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bloomsbury Publishing was 0.51. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.36.

LSE:BMY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
69.33% of 326 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs LSE:BMY: 0.35

As of today (2026-07-05), the Dividend Yield % of Bloomsbury Publishing is 2.44%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bloomsbury Publishing was 4.28%. The lowest was 0.29%. And the median was 2.80%.

Bloomsbury Publishing's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.04.

During the past 12 months, Bloomsbury Publishing's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bloomsbury Publishing was 120.80% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 7.70% 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.

Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) 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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Bloomsbury Publishing Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bloomsbury Publishing'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.

Bloomsbury Publishing Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Bloomsbury Publishing Annual Data

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0.34

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0.36

0.35

Bloomsbury Publishing Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.13	0.45	0.23	0.50	0.19

LSE:BMY vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.

Bloomsbury Publishing Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Bloomsbury Publishing Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Bloomsbury Publishing's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Feb. 2026 )
	=	0.156	/	0.446
	=	0.35

Bloomsbury Publishing's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	0.041	/	0.216
	=	0.19

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 mean?

Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) 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 Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #100 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.

Is Bloomsbury Publishing's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Bloomsbury Publishing's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.51. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 0.19 is 62% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #100 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Bloomsbury Publishing's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?

According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #100 out of 326 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Bloomsbury Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 0.19 is 62% below this benchmark. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Bloomsbury Publishing 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 Media - Diversified company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 326 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 62% 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 Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.51, compared to a current price of £6.41 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 62% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £6.41 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.51. GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: £5.51 vs. price of £6.41 (16.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 62% below the Media - Diversified median (#100 of 326)

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

Bloomsbury Publishing Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

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Website https://www.bloomsbury.com

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.

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