BlackRock World Mining TrustLSE:BRWM +2.20%41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRWM with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 Asset Management companies, BlackRock World Mining Trust ranks better than 96.57% 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. BlackRock World Mining Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for BlackRock World Mining Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BRWM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BlackRock World Mining Trust was 0.40. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.20.
LSE:BRWM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.57% of 933
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs LSE:BRWM: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BlackRock World Mining Trust was 8.75%. The lowest was 2.23%. And the median was 4.98%.
During the past 12 months, BlackRock World Mining Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -31.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BlackRock World Mining Trust was 63.60% per year. The lowest was -19.10% per year. And the median was 14.40% 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.
BlackRock World Mining Trust (LSE:BRWM) 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.
BlackRock World Mining Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
BlackRock World Mining 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.
BlackRock World Mining Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:BRWM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock World Mining 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.
BlackRock World Mining Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock World Mining Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock World Mining Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
BlackRock World Mining 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.
BlackRock World Mining 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.
BlackRock World Mining Trust (LSE:BRWM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.03 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlackRock World Mining Trust and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, BlackRock World Mining Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock World Mining Trust ranks #32 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is BlackRock World Mining Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BlackRock World Mining Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.03 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.40. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock World Mining Trust's value of 0.03 is 95.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock World Mining Trust ranks #32 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock World Mining Trust has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock World Mining Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock World Mining Trust ranks #32 out of 933 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BlackRock World Mining Trust in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock World Mining Trust's value of 0.03 is 95.7% below this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock World Mining Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.70, BlackRock World Mining 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 933 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. BlackRock World Mining Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.03 is 95.7% 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 BlackRock World Mining 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. BlackRock World Mining Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.03, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock World Mining Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock World Mining Trust (LSE:BRWM) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.03. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.03, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 95.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. BlackRock World Mining Trust's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 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 BlackRock World Mining Trust (LSE:BRWM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.03 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.
BlackRock World Mining Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. Its primary investment objective is to maximize total returns to shareholders through a portfolio of mining and metal securities. It focuses on investing in quoted securities, royalties derived from the production of metals and minerals, as well as physical metals. It may utilize derivative instruments such as options, futures, and contracts for difference to enhance the performance of the group to meet its objectives.
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