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. Gabelli Merchant Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Merchant Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:GMPP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.91 Max: 4.8
Current: 0.18
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gabelli Merchant Partners was 4.80. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.91.
LSE:GMPP's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7
vs LSE:GMPP: 0.18
During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gabelli Merchant Partners was 9.35%. The lowest was 1.33%. And the median was 5.33%.
During the past 12 months, Gabelli Merchant Partners's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -76.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -27.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -16.50% 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.
Gabelli Merchant Partners (LSE:GMPP) 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.
Gabelli Merchant Partners Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Gabelli Merchant Partners 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.
Gabelli Merchant Partners Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:GMPP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Merchant Partners'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.
Gabelli Merchant Partners Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Merchant Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Merchant Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Gabelli Merchant Partners 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.
Gabelli Merchant Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Gabelli Merchant Partners (LSE:GMPP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gabelli Merchant Partners and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Gabelli Merchant Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 4.80.
Is Gabelli Merchant Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gabelli Merchant Partners' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 4.80. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Gabelli Merchant Partners' value of 0.35 is 50% below this industry median. Overall, Gabelli Merchant Partners has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Merchant Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Gabelli Merchant Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Gabelli Merchant Partners' value of 0.35 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Gabelli Merchant Partners' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 4.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Gabelli Merchant Partners 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 931 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. Gabelli Merchant Partners's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 50% 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 Gabelli Merchant Partners 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. Gabelli Merchant Partners's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Merchant Partners stock overvalued right now?
Gabelli Merchant Partners (LSE:GMPP) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.58, compared to a current price of $8.60 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 50% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Gabelli Merchant Partners' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Gabelli Merchant Partners (LSE:GMPP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 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 Gabelli Merchant Partners (LSE:GMPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Merchant Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.60 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.58.
Key valuation signals for LSE:GMPP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (62% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: $17.58 vs. price of $8.60 (51.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GMPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabelli Merchant Partners PLC is an investment company based in the United Kingdom. Its investment objective is to seek to generate total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The Company will seek a secondary objective of the protection of capital, uncorrelated with equity and fixed income markets.
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