City of London Investment Trust (The)LSE:CTY +1.23%44 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTY with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of £14.01 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, City of London Investment Trust (The) ranks better than 86.05% 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 Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.19.
LSE:CTY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.68 Max: 1.57
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of City of London Investment Trust (The) was 1.57. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.68.
LSE:CTY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 86.05% of 932
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs LSE:CTY: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of City of London Investment Trust (The) was 6.17%. The lowest was 3.58%. And the median was 4.56%.
During the past 12 months, City of London Investment Trust (The)'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of City of London Investment Trust (The) was 10.00% per year. The lowest was 0.20% per year. And the median was 4.80% 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 Trust (The) (LSE:CTY) 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 Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
City of London Investment Trust (The) 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.
City of London Investment Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:CTY vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, City of London Investment Trust (The)'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 Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, City of London Investment Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
City of London Investment Trust (The) 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.
* 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 Trust (The) (LSE:CTY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 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 Trust (The) and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, City of London Investment Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Trust (The) ranks #130 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is City of London Investment Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
City of London Investment Trust (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.57. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. City of London Investment Trust (The)'s value of 0.19 is 72.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Trust (The) ranks #130 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, City of London Investment Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Trust (The) ranks #130 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places City of London Investment Trust (The) in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. City of London Investment Trust (The)'s value of 0.19 is 72.9% below this benchmark. Historically, City of London Investment Trust (The)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.70, City of London Investment Trust (The) 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 932 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 Trust (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 72.9% 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 City of London Investment Trust (The) 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 Trust (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. 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 Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Trust (The) (LSE:CTY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £14.01, compared to a current price of £5.76 — trading 58.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 72.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. City of London Investment Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Trust (The) (LSE:CTY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 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 Trust (The) (LSE:CTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Trust (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.76 is trading 58.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £14.01.
GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Trust (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (72% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: £14.01 vs. price of £5.76 (58.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.9% below the Asset Management median (#130 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City of London Investment Trust (The) Business Description
City of London Investment Trust (The) PLC is an investment trust which aims to provide long-term growth in income and capital through investments in equities listed on the London Stock Exchange. While the company mainly invests in equities, there is the flexibility to invest in debt securities, such as convertibles, corporate bonds, or government debt. It generates key revenue from investing in the UK market.
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