Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust (LSE:JDT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.30 (As of Jun. 2017) — 57% Below Median

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What is Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust LSE:JDT Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.30 as of Jun. 2017, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 3.00. The stock has 5 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. Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2017 was 1.30.

Warning Sign:

If a company dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust PLC is 3.87, which seems too high.

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

LSE:JDT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 3   Max: 7
Current: 1

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust was 7.00. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 3.00.

LSE:JDT's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.69 vs LSE:JDT: 1.00

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust is 1,419.35%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust was 1419.35%. The lowest was 1.78%. And the median was 2.24%.

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2017 was £0.01.

During the past 12 months, Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 84.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust was 26.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust (LSE:JDT) 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.

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jupiter Dividend & Growth 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.

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 0.18 0.00 0.89 1.33

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17
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 0.40 0.00 0.70 0.90 1.30

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Jupiter Dividend & Growth 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.

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust 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.

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2016 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2016 )
=0.016/ 0.012
=1.33

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2017 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2017 )
=0.013/ 0.01
=1.30

* 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 1.30 mean?
Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust (LSE:JDT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.30 as of Jun. 2017. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 7.00.
Is Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.30 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 7.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's value of 1.30 is 88.4% above this industry median.
How does Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.30 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's value of 1.30 is 88.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.69, 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. Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.30 is 88.4% 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 Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.30, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust (LSE:JDT) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.30. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.30, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 88.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. 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 Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust (LSE:JDT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.30 as of Jun. 2017. 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.

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust Business Description

Jupiter Dividend & Growth Trust PLC operates as an investment trust. The company's investment objective is to provide Ordinary Income and Common shareholders with a high and rising income together with the possibility of capital appreciation and to provide Zero Dividend Preference and Common shareholders with a predetermined level of capital growth. The Company's investment policy is to invest in a portfolio of UK listed equities, UK equity-related securities such as convertible securities, preference shares, convertible unsecured loan stock, warrants and other similar securities and UK fixed interest securities.