City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.54 (As of Dec. 2025) — 88% Above Median


LSE:CLIG City of London Investment Group PLC LSE:CLIG
83 GF Score
Price £4.58
GF Value £5.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is City of London Investment Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

City of London Investment Group LSE:CLIG 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54 as of Dec. 2025, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates LSE:CLIG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 Asset Management companies, City of London Investment Group ranks worse than 60.02% 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. City of London Investment Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.54.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of City of London Investment Group PLC is 0.90, which seems too high.

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

LSE:CLIG' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 0.82   Max: 1.18
Current: 0.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of City of London Investment Group was 1.18. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.82.

LSE:CLIG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
60.02% of 933 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:CLIG: 0.90

As of today (2026-07-07), the Dividend Yield % of City of London Investment Group is 7.21%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of City of London Investment Group was 10.44%. The lowest was 5.11%. And the median was 7.02%.

City of London Investment Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.22.

During the past 12 months, City of London Investment Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of City of London Investment Group was 83.40% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 3.00% 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.

City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) 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.

City of London Investment Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

City of London Investment Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for City of London Investment 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.

City of London Investment Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

City of London Investment Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.63 0.84 1.06 0.99 0.93

City of London Investment Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.68 0.55 1.68 0.47 1.54

LSE:CLIG vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, City of London Investment 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.

City of London Investment Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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City of London Investment Group 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.

City of London Investment 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 )
=0.319/ 0.345
=0.92

City of London Investment 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 )
=0.221/ 0.144
=1.53

* 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 1.54 mean?
City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on City of London Investment Group and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, City of London Investment Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #560 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is City of London Investment Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
City of London Investment Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.18. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. City of London Investment Group's value of 1.54 is 120% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #560 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, City of London Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #560 out of 933 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places City of London Investment Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. City of London Investment Group's value of 1.54 is 120% above this benchmark. Historically, City of London Investment Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.70, City of London Investment 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 0.70, 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. City of London Investment Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54 is 120% 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 City of London Investment Group 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. City of London Investment Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City of London Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.15, compared to a current price of £4.58 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 120% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. City of London Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54 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 City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.58 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.15. GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CLIG:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.54 (88% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: £5.15 vs. price of £4.58 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 120% above the Asset Management median (#560 of 933)

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

City of London Investment Group Business Description

Address 77 Gracechurch Street, London, GBR, EC3V 0AS
City of London Investment Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based asset management company. The company through its subsidiaries offers products of emerging markets and closed-end funds. Its principal operating subsidiary acts as an investment adviser for the company. It has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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