Next 15 GroupLSE:NFG +0.40%71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Jan. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates LSE:NFG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Next 15 Group ranks better than 69.54% 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. Next 15 Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Next 15 Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NFG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Next 15 Group was 0.35. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.20.
LSE:NFG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 69.54% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs LSE:NFG: 0.35
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Next 15 Group was 58.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 12.75% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Next 15 Group (LSE:NFG) 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.
Next 15 Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Next 15 Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Next 15 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:NFG vs APP, OMC, TTD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Next 15 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.
Next 15 Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Next 15 Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Next 15 Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Next 15 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.
Next 15 Group (LSE:NFG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Next 15 Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Next 15 Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #99 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Next 15 Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Next 15 Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is near median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.35. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Next 15 Group's value of 0.21 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #99 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Next 15 Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next 15 Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #99 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Next 15 Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Next 15 Group's value of 0.21 is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, Next 15 Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Next 15 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 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. Next 15 Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 58% 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 Next 15 Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next 15 Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next 15 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group (LSE:NFG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.55, compared to a current price of £2.54 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 58% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Next 15 Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Next 15 Group (LSE:NFG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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 Next 15 Group (LSE:NFG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.54 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.55.
GuruFocus considers Next 15 Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NFG:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (near median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: £3.55 vs. price of £2.54 (28.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58% below the Media - Diversified median (#99 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NFG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Next 15 Group PLC is a digital marketing company in the United Kingdom. The company segments include Retail Media; Data & Research; Digital Transformation, Marketing & Communications, and Creative Services . It generates maximum of its revenue from the Marketing & Communications segment.
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