Wetherspoon (J D)LSE:JDW +2.64%72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 as of Jul. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates LSE:JDW with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 167 Restaurants companies, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks better than 58.68% 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. Wetherspoon (J D)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jul. 2025 was 0.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wetherspoon (J D)'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:JDW'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Wetherspoon (J D) was 0.33. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.18.
LSE:JDW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 58.68% of 167
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs LSE:JDW: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Wetherspoon (J D) was 78.30% per year. The lowest was -29.20% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) 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.
Wetherspoon (J D) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Wetherspoon (J D) Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wetherspoon (J D)'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:JDW vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Wetherspoon (J D)'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.
Wetherspoon (J D) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wetherspoon (J D)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wetherspoon (J D)'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Wetherspoon (J D) 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.
Wetherspoon (J D)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 as of Jul. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Wetherspoon (J D)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #69 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Wetherspoon (J D)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Wetherspoon (J D)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.33. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 0.15 is 61.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #69 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wetherspoon (J D) has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wetherspoon (J D)'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #69 out of 167 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Wetherspoon (J D) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 0.15 is 61.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Wetherspoon (J D)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Wetherspoon (J D) 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 a Restaurants company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 167 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. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 61.5% 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 Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wetherspoon (J D) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.36, compared to a current price of £7.01 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 61.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. Wetherspoon (J D)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 as of Jul. 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (LSE:JDW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £7.01 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.36.
GuruFocus considers Wetherspoon (J D) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JDW:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.15 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: £8.36 vs. price of £7.01 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.5% below the Restaurants median (#69 of 167)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wetherspoon (J D) PLC owns and operates close to 1,000 pubs throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The pubs generate nearly all of the company's total revenue, but it also has a very small hotel business. Its locations are in or near town centres or in suburban locations. It also has pubs in airports and railway stations. The company leases roughly half of its locations and owns the other half. Majority of its pubs operate under individual brand names. Brands with multiple locations include Wetherspoon's and Moon Under Water.
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