Octopus AIM VCT 2 (LSE:OSEC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.13 (As of Nov. 2025) — 395% Above Median

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Octopus AIM VCT 2 PLC LSE:OSEC

What is Octopus AIM VCT 2 Dividend Payout Ratio?

Octopus AIM VCT 2 LSE:OSEC 33 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.13 as of Nov. 2025, which is 395% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates LSE:OSEC with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 930 Asset Management companies, Octopus AIM VCT 2 ranks worse than 99.57% 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. Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 2.13.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Octopus AIM VCT 2 PLC is 34.00, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:OSEC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.43 Max: 35
Current: 34

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Octopus AIM VCT 2 was 35.00. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.43.

LSE:OSEC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
99.57% of 930 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.695 vs LSE:OSEC: 34.00

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Octopus AIM VCT 2 is 11.79%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Octopus AIM VCT 2 was 11.82%. The lowest was 4.34%. And the median was 5.94%.

Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.02.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Octopus AIM VCT 2 was 33.60% per year. The lowest was -5.10% per year. And the median was 1.70% 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.

Octopus AIM VCT 2 (LSE:OSEC) 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.

Octopus AIM VCT 2 Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Octopus AIM VCT 2 Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Octopus AIM VCT 2'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.

Octopus AIM VCT 2 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus AIM VCT 2'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.

Octopus AIM VCT 2 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Octopus AIM VCT 2 Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.035	/	0.001
	=	35.00

Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.017	/	0.008
	=	2.13

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.13 mean?

Octopus AIM VCT 2 (LSE:OSEC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.13 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Octopus AIM VCT 2 and its competitors. This is 395% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 35.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Octopus AIM VCT 2 ranks #926 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.

Is Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Octopus AIM VCT 2's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.13 is 395% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 35.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Octopus AIM VCT 2's value of 2.13 is 206.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Octopus AIM VCT 2 ranks #926 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Octopus AIM VCT 2 has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Octopus AIM VCT 2's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Octopus AIM VCT 2 ranks #926 out of 930 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Octopus AIM VCT 2 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Octopus AIM VCT 2's value of 2.13 is 206.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Octopus AIM VCT 2's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 35.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Octopus AIM VCT 2 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. Octopus AIM VCT 2's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.13 is 206.5% 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 Octopus AIM VCT 2 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. Octopus AIM VCT 2's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.13, which is 395% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Octopus AIM VCT 2 stock overvalued right now?

Octopus AIM VCT 2 (LSE:OSEC) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.13. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.13, which is 395% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 206.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Octopus AIM VCT 2's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Octopus AIM VCT 2 (LSE:OSEC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.13 as of Nov. 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.

Octopus AIM VCT 2 Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies LSE:MIG3 LSE:VNH LSE:MRV LSE:CTHT LSE:LIV LSE:TMT LSE:ANIC LSE:MIGO LSE:MIG1 LSE:FEN BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT AMP LSE:III

Address 33 Holborn, 6th Floor, London, GBR, EC1N 2HT

Website https://www.octopusinvestments.com

Octopus AIM VCT 2 PLC is a venture capital trust. The company provides shareholders with attractive tax-free dividends and long-term capital growth by investing in a diverse portfolio of predominantly AIM-traded companies. The company invests in sectors, including electronic and electrical, technology hardware, construction and materials, healthcare equipment, media, pharmaceuticals and biotech, travel and leisure, support services, computer and software, fixed-line telecommunications, and others.

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