Schroder AsiaPacific FundLSE:SDP +2.16%54 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 271% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates LSE:SDP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £23.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund ranks better than 92.92% 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. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SDP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.14 Max: 1.19
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Schroder AsiaPacific Fund was 1.19. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.14.
LSE:SDP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 92.92% of 932
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs LSE:SDP: 0.10
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Schroder AsiaPacific Fund was 2.60%. The lowest was 0.81%. And the median was 1.60%.
During the past 12 months, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Schroder AsiaPacific Fund was 31.30% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.90% 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.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP) 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.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:SDP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund'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.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund 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.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 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.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Schroder AsiaPacific Fund and its competitors. This is 271% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund ranks #66 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 271% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.19. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's value of 0.52 is 25.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund ranks #66 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund ranks #66 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Schroder AsiaPacific Fund in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's value of 0.52 is 25.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund 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 932 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. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 25.7% 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 Schroder AsiaPacific Fund 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. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 271% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schroder AsiaPacific Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £23.03, compared to a current price of £8.51 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 271% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 25.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Schroder AsiaPacific Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 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 Schroder AsiaPacific Fund (LSE:SDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder AsiaPacific Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £8.51 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of £23.03.
GuruFocus considers Schroder AsiaPacific Fund to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SDP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (271% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: £23.03 vs. price of £8.51 (63% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.7% below the Asset Management median (#66 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund PLC is an asset management company based in the United Kingdom. The company's main investment objective is to achieve capital growth through investment in equities of companies located in the continent of Asia (excluding the Middle East and Japan), together with the Far Eastern countries bordering the Pacific Ocean. It aims to achieve growth over the MSCI All Countries Asia excluding Japan Index in sterling terms (Benchmark Index) over the longer term. The company principally invests in a diversified portfolio of companies located in the continent of Asia, of which the countries include Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
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