DSW CapitalLSE:DSW +1.14%75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Sep. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, DSW Capital ranks worse than 64.8% 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. DSW Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 1.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for DSW Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DSW'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 1.2 Max: 1.65
Current: 0.56
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of DSW Capital was 1.65. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.20.
LSE:DSW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 64.8% of 517
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs LSE:DSW: 0.56
During the past 12 months, DSW Capital's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 42.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) 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.
DSW Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
DSW Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSW Capital'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.
LSE:DSW vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DSW Capital'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.
DSW Capital Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DSW Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSW Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
DSW Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on DSW Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, DSW Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #335 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is DSW Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
DSW Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is near median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.65. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. DSW Capital's value of 1.25 is 184.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #335 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DSW Capital has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSW Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #335 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places DSW Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. DSW Capital's value of 1.25 is 184.1% above this benchmark. Historically, DSW Capital's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.44, DSW Capital 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 a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 517 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. DSW Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 184.1% 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 DSW Capital and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSW Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSW Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.33, compared to a current price of £0.45 — trading 66.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 184.1% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. DSW Capital's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Sep. 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.45 is trading 66.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.33.
GuruFocus considers DSW Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DSW:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.25 (near median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: £1.33 vs. price of £0.45 (66.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 184.1% above the Business Services median (#335 of 517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DSW Capital PLC is a challenger mid-market professional services business. It operates a licensing model and licenses the DSW and associated brand names in return for a royalty based on a percentage of fee income. The DSW network employs eighty two fee earners across England and Scotland. It recruits skilled professionals, in focused niches of expertise to run its own business and provide services to mid-market corporates, owner-managers, private equity firms, and high net-worth individuals. The Company recognizes revenue from two sources: license fee income and profit share income.
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