New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.12 (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median

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LSE:NSI New Star Investment Trust PLC LSE:NSI
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Price £1.39
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What is New Star Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

New Star Investment Trust LSE:NSI +0.36% 58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12 as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates LSE:NSI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Asset Management companies, New Star Investment Trust ranks better than 85.58% 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. New Star Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for New Star Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:NSI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.16   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.19


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of New Star Investment Trust was 1.08. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.16.

LSE:NSI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
85.58% of 929 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:NSI: 0.19

As of today (2026-07-20), the Dividend Yield % of New Star Investment Trust is 2.55%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of New Star Investment Trust was 3.34%. The lowest was 0.26%. And the median was 1.09%.

New Star Investment Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.02.

During the past 12 months, New Star Investment Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of New Star Investment Trust was 91.30% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 34.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI) 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.


New Star Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


New Star Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New Star Investment Trust'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.

New Star Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

New Star Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 0.00 0.50 0.16 0.85

New Star Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.12 1.70 0.55 0.12

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, New Star Investment Trust'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.


New Star Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where New Star Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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New Star Investment Trust 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.

New Star Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.034/ 0.04
=0.85

New Star Investment Trust'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 )
=0.019/ 0.156
=0.12

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 mean?
New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on New Star Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, New Star Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, New Star Investment Trust ranks #134 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is New Star Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
New Star Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.08. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. New Star Investment Trust's value of 0.12 is 82.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Star Investment Trust ranks #134 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Star Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Star Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, New Star Investment Trust ranks #134 out of 929 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places New Star Investment Trust in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. New Star Investment Trust's value of 0.12 is 82.9% below this benchmark. Historically, New Star Investment Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.70, New Star Investment Trust 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 929 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. New Star Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 is 82.9% 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 New Star Investment Trust 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. New Star Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Star Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.08, compared to a current price of £1.39 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 82.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. New Star Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12 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.

Is New Star Investment Trust (LSE:NSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Star Investment Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.39 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.08. GuruFocus considers New Star Investment Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NSI:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.12 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.16)
  • GF Value™: £2.08 vs. price of £1.39 (33.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.9% below the Asset Management median (#134 of 929)

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


New Star Investment Trust Business Description

Address 1 Knightsbridge Green, London, GBR, SW1X 7QA
New Star Investment Trust PLC is an investment company which is managed by Brompton Asset Management LLP. The company's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth. Its policy is to allocate assets to world-wide investment opportunities through investment in equity, bond, commodity, real estate, currency and other markets. It invests in pooled investment vehicles, exchange-traded funds, futures, options and limited partnerships.
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