JPMorgan Japanese Investment TrustLSE:JFJ -2.63%63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1320% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates LSE:JFJ with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 Asset Management companies, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust ranks better than 96.57% 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. JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:JFJ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust was 0.18. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.05.
LSE:JFJ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.57% of 933
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs LSE:JFJ: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust was 1.42%. The lowest was 0.68%. And the median was 1.01%.
During the past 12 months, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust was 21.30% per year. The lowest was -8.90% per year. And the median was 7.40% 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.
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust (LSE:JFJ) 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.
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust 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.
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:JFJ vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, JPMorgan Japanese Investment 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.
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
JPMorgan Japanese Investment 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.
* 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.
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust (LSE:JFJ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 1320% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust ranks #32 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 is 1320% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.18. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's value of 0.71 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust ranks #32 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust ranks #32 out of 933 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's value of 0.71 is 1.4% above this benchmark. Historically, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.70, JPMorgan Japanese Investment 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 0.70, based on 933 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. JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 is 1.4% 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 JPMorgan Japanese Investment 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. JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71, which is 1320% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust (LSE:JFJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.88, compared to a current price of £8.16 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71, which is 1320% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 1.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust (LSE:JFJ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 as of Mar. 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.
Is JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust (LSE:JFJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £8.16 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.88.
GuruFocus considers JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JFJ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.71 (1320% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: £8.88 vs. price of £8.16 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% above the Asset Management median (#32 of 933)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JFJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust Business Description
JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust PLC is an investment trust with the objective to provide shareholders with capital growth from investment in Japanese companies. The trust considers its benchmark as the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section Index(TOPIX). The Company is managed with an unconstrained investment approach to deliver a high conviction, high-quality, and growth-focused portfolio, investing in companies of all sizes with the potential to compound earnings over the long term.
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