European Assets Trust (LSE:EAT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.49 (As of Jun. 2025) — 36% Above Median

What is European Assets Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

European Assets Trust LSE:EAT 4 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 as of Jun. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates LSE:EAT with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

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. European Assets Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.49.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of European Assets Trust PLC is 0.82, which seems too high.

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

LSE:EAT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.36 Max: 1.6
Current: 0.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of European Assets Trust was 1.60. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.36.

LSE:EAT's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:EAT: 0.82

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of European Assets Trust is 6.05%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of European Assets Trust was 12.05%. The lowest was 4.70%. And the median was 6.68%.

European Assets Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was £0.04.

During the past 12 months, European Assets Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.70% 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 0.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of European Assets Trust was 56.00% per year. The lowest was -38.00% per year. And the median was -0.45% 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.

European Assets Trust (LSE:EAT) 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.

European Assets Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

European Assets Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for European Assets Trust'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.

European Assets Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

European Assets Trust Annual Data

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European Assets Trust Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:EAT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, European Assets 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.

European Assets Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, European Assets Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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European Assets Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

European Assets Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2024 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2024 )
	=	0.059	/	0.037
	=	1.59

European Assets Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.041	/	0.084
	=	0.49

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 mean?

European Assets Trust (LSE:EAT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 as of Jun. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on European Assets Trust and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, European Assets Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.60.

Is European Assets Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

European Assets Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.60. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. European Assets Trust's value of 0.49 is 30% below this industry median. Overall, European Assets Trust has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does European Assets Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?

European Assets Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. European Assets Trust's value of 0.49 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, European Assets Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.70, European Assets 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 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. European Assets Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49 is 30% 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 European Assets 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. European Assets Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is European Assets Trust stock overvalued right now?

European Assets Trust (LSE:EAT) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.49. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 30% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. European Assets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 9 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 European Assets Trust (LSE:EAT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 as of Jun. 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.

European Assets Trust Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address Cannon Place, 78 Cannon Street, London, GBR, EC4N 6AG

Website https://www.columbiathreadneedle.co.uk

European Assets Trust PLC is a UK-based closed-end investment company. The company's principal objective is to achieve long-term growth of capital through investment in quoted small and medium-sized companies in Europe, excluding the United Kingdom. A high distribution policy has been adopted with dividends paid out of current year revenue profits and the Distributable Reserve. It maintains a diversified portfolio of investments across all sectors including financials, industrials, consumer goods, consumer services, healthcare, technology, basic materials, and others.

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