Fidelity Special Values (LSE:FSV) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.10 (As of Feb. 2026) — 41% Below Median


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What is Fidelity Special Values Dividend Payout Ratio?

Fidelity Special Values LSE:FSV +0.70% 33 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10 as of Feb. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:FSV with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Fidelity Special Values ranks better than 93.9% 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. Fidelity Special Values's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.10.

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

LSE:FSV' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.17   Max: 0.48
Current: 0.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Fidelity Special Values was 0.48. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.17.

LSE:FSV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
93.9% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs LSE:FSV: 0.09

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Fidelity Special Values is 2.40%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Fidelity Special Values was 3.39%. The lowest was 1.36%. And the median was 2.22%.

Fidelity Special Values's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.07.

During the past 12 months, Fidelity Special Values's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fidelity Special Values was 78.30% per year. The lowest was -12.20% per year. And the median was 12.25% 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.

Fidelity Special Values (LSE:FSV) 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.

Fidelity Special Values Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Fidelity Special Values Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fidelity Special Values'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.

Fidelity Special Values Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Fidelity Special Values Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.05 0.00 0.48 0.14 0.20

Fidelity Special Values Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.54 0.06 1.05 0.08 0.10

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidelity Special Values'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.

Fidelity Special Values Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fidelity Special Values's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fidelity Special Values's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Fidelity Special Values 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.

Fidelity Special Values's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
=0.097/ 0.49
=0.20

Fidelity Special Values's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=0.068/ 0.664
=0.10

* 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 0.10 mean?
Fidelity Special Values (LSE:FSV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fidelity Special Values and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Fidelity Special Values' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidelity Special Values ranks #57 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Fidelity Special Values' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Fidelity Special Values' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.48. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Fidelity Special Values' value of 0.10 is 85.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidelity Special Values ranks #57 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fidelity Special Values has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidelity Special Values' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidelity Special Values ranks #57 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Fidelity Special Values in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Fidelity Special Values' value of 0.10 is 85.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Fidelity Special Values' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Fidelity Special Values 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 0.71, based on 935 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. Fidelity Special Values's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 is 85.9% 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 Fidelity Special Values and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fidelity Special Values's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fidelity Special Values stock overvalued right now?
Fidelity Special Values (LSE:FSV) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 85.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Fidelity Special Values' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Fidelity Special Values (LSE:FSV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10 as of Feb. 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.

Fidelity Special Values Business Description

Address Millfield Lane, Beech Gate, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, GBR, KT20 6RP
Fidelity Special Values PLC is an investment trust company operating in the UK. The company's investment objective is to achieve long term capital growth predominantly through investment in UK listed companies. It seeks to meet its investment objective through investment in a diversified portfolio of securities issued by or related to predominantly the UK listed companies across the market capitalization spectrum, and the investment approach is flexible with positions in large, medium and smaller sized companies. The group may use gearing to enhance long term capital growth using debt and CFDs, depending on the relative cost and availability of those instruments.
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