Cavendish (LSE:CAV) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Cavendish Dividend Payout Ratio?

Cavendish LSE:CAV Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Capital Markets companies, Cavendish ranks worse than 100% 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. Cavendish's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Cavendish PLC is 8.00, which seems too high.

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

LSE:CAV' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 1   Max: 8
Current: 8

During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cavendish was 8.00. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 1.00.

LSE:CAV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
100% of 328 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs LSE:CAV: 8.00

As of today (2026-07-12), the Dividend Yield % of Cavendish is 8.65%.

During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cavendish was 19.20%. The lowest was 1.09%. And the median was 5.85%.

Cavendish's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.00.

During the past 12 months, Cavendish's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.60% per year.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cavendish was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was -12.60% 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.

Cavendish (LSE:CAV) 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.

Cavendish Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Cavendish Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cavendish'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.

Cavendish Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Cavendish Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.00 0.00 2.00 4.00

Cavendish Semi-Annual Data
Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.50 2.50 0.00

LSE:CAV vs MS, GS, SCHW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Cavendish'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.

Cavendish Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Cavendish's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


Cavendish 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.

Cavendish's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.008/ 0.002
=4.00

Cavendish's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.003/ -0.001
=N/A

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Cavendish (LSE:CAV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cavendish and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cavendish's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #328 out of 328 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is Cavendish's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cavendish's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 8.00. Based on the distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #328 out of 328 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Cavendish's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #328 out of 328 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cavendish in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Historically, Cavendish's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 8.00 over the past decade. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 328 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. 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 Cavendish and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cavendish's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cavendish stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cavendish (LSE:CAV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.09, compared to a current price of £0.09 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Cavendish (LSE:CAV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 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.

Cavendish Business Description

Address 1 Bartholomew Close, London, GBR, EC1A 7BL
Cavendish PLC is engaged in providing financial and advisory services to its clients in the public and private capital markets. It provides services in equity capital markets, M&A, debt advisory, and private growth capital. Its is providing clients with access to equity, debt, and alternative financing, as well as offering cross-border M&A advice.