Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 (LSE:MAV4) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.92 (As of Dec. 2025) — 41% Above Median

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Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 PLC LSE:MAV4

What is Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 Dividend Payout Ratio?

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 LSE:MAV4 36 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates LSE:MAV4 with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Asset Management companies, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 ranks worse than 98.82% 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. Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.92.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 PLC is 18.67, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:MAV4' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 2.07 Max: 19.57
Current: 18.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 was 19.57. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 2.07.

LSE:MAV4's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
98.82% of 930 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:MAV4: 18.67

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 is 3.20%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 was 24.03%. The lowest was 3.03%. And the median was 6.39%.

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.04.

During the past 12 months, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 was 47.80% per year. The lowest was -42.20% per year. And the median was 6.10% 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.

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 (LSE:MAV4) 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.

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mavenome and Growth VCT 4'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.

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:MAV4 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4'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.

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.055	/	0.003
	=	18.33

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.038	/	0.013
	=	2.92

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.92 mean?

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 (LSE:MAV4) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.92 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 19.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 ranks #919 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.

Is Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.92 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 19.57. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's value of 2.92 is 317.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 ranks #919 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 ranks #919 out of 930 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's value of 2.92 is 317.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 19.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 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 930 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. Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.92 is 317.1% 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 Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 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. Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.92, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 stock overvalued right now?

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 (LSE:MAV4) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.92. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.92, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 317.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Mavenome and Growth VCT 4's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 (LSE:MAV4), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.92 as of Dec. 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.

Mavenome and Growth VCT 4 Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 205 West George Street, Kintyre House, Glasgow, GBR, G2 2LW

Website https://www.mavencp.com

Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 PLC is engaged in the financial services sector in the United Kingdom. The company is a venture capital trust managed by Maven Capital Partners UK LLP, which is a private equity and alternative asset manager. It offers a range of flexible funding solutions for entrepreneurial firms. The company's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation and generate maintainable level of income for shareholders.

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