Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

What is Liontrust Asset Management Dividend Payout Ratio?

Liontrust Asset Management LSE:LIO +1.97% 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates LSE:LIO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Liontrust Asset Management ranks worse than 79.91% 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. Liontrust Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Liontrust Asset Management PLC is 1.55, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Liontrust Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:LIO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.5 Max: 1.55
Current: 1.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Liontrust Asset Management was 1.55. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.50.

LSE:LIO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
79.91% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:LIO: 1.55

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Liontrust Asset Management is 16.91%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Liontrust Asset Management was 30.84%. The lowest was 1.43%. And the median was 2.94%.

Liontrust Asset Management's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.07.

During the past 12 months, Liontrust Asset Management's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Liontrust Asset Management was 100.00% per year. The lowest was -13.00% per year. And the median was 33.05% 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.

Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) 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.

Liontrust Asset Management Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Liontrust Asset Management Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liontrust Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Liontrust Asset Management Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Liontrust Asset Management Annual Data

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0.46

0.66

0.91

1.27

1.55

Liontrust Asset Management Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.56	1.65	0.83	2.67	0.39

LSE:LIO vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Liontrust Asset Management'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.

Liontrust Asset Management Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Liontrust Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Liontrust Asset Management Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Liontrust Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.57	/	0.367
	=	1.55

Liontrust Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.07	/	0.18
	=	0.39

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 mean?

Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Liontrust Asset Management and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Liontrust Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #744 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.

Is Liontrust Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Liontrust Asset Management's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.55. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Liontrust Asset Management's value of 0.39 is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #744 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Liontrust Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Liontrust Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #744 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Liontrust Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Liontrust Asset Management's value of 0.39 is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Liontrust Asset Management's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Liontrust Asset Management 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. Liontrust Asset Management's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 44.3% 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 Liontrust Asset Management 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. Liontrust Asset Management's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Liontrust Asset Management stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.29, compared to a current price of £3.37 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 44.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Liontrust Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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 Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.37 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.29. GuruFocus considers Liontrust Asset Management to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LIO:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: £3.29 vs. price of £3.37 (2.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 44.3% below the Asset Management median (#744 of 931)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Liontrust Asset Management Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 2 Savoy Court, London, GBR, WC2R 0EZ

Website https://www.liontrust.co.uk

Liontrust Asset Management PLC operates as an investment management company. It offers products such as Unit Trusts, Offshore funds, Segregated Mandates, and Discretionary Portfolio Management Services. It markets its fund internationally to institutional investors, wealth managers, financial advisers, private investors, and wholesale markets such as family offices, private banks, wealth managers, and multi-managers. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Europe (excluding the UK), Canada, and Australia.

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