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. Malvern International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malvern International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MLVN's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 0.475 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
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.
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) 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.
Malvern International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Malvern International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malvern International'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:MLVN vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International'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.
Malvern International Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malvern International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malvern International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Malvern International 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.
Malvern International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 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.
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #999999 out of 108 companies in the Education industry.
Is Malvern International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Malvern International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #999999 out of 108 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #999999 out of 108 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Malvern International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. 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 Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.48, based on 108 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. 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 Malvern International and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malvern International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.18, compared to a current price of £0.21 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.21 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.18.
GuruFocus considers Malvern International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MLVN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £0.18 vs. price of £0.21 (13.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MLVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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