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Keystone Law GroupLSE:KEYS +0.38%93 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 as of Jan. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates LSE:KEYS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 517 Business Services companies, Keystone Law Group ranks worse than 68.47% 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. Keystone Law Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keystone Law Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:KEYS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.62 Max: 0.73
Current: 0.59
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Keystone Law Group was 0.73. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.62.
LSE:KEYS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 68.47% of 517
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs LSE:KEYS: 0.59
During the past 12 months, Keystone Law Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.60% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Keystone Law Group was 66.00% per year. The lowest was 7.40% per year. And the median was 19.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS) 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.
Keystone Law Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Keystone Law Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keystone Law Group'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:KEYS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Keystone Law Group'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.
Keystone Law Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Keystone Law Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keystone Law Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Keystone Law Group 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.
Keystone Law Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 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.
Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Keystone Law Group and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Keystone Law Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Keystone Law Group ranks #354 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Keystone Law Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Keystone Law Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.73. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Keystone Law Group's value of 0.40 is 9.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keystone Law Group ranks #354 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Keystone Law Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keystone Law Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Keystone Law Group ranks #354 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Keystone Law Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Keystone Law Group's value of 0.40 is 9.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Keystone Law Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Keystone Law Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 517 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. Keystone Law Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 9.1% 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 Keystone Law Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keystone Law Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keystone Law Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.19, compared to a current price of £5.33 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 9.1% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Keystone Law Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 as of Jan. 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 Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keystone Law Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.33 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.19.
GuruFocus considers Keystone Law Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:KEYS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: £7.19 vs. price of £5.33 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.1% below the Business Services median (#354 of 517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:KEYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keystone Law Group PLC is a law firm. The company provides legal services to a client base. It offers conventional legal advice in the areas including property, commercial, corporate, employment, family, litigation, private client, and others. It derives revenue from rendering of services and other revenue. The company serves sectors such as Aviation, Education, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, High-Net-Worth Family Office, Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure, In-House Legal, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Marine and Shipping, Media, Satellite, Space and Communications, and others.
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