Chelverton UK Dividend Trust (LSE:SDV) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.22 (As of Apr. 2026) — 408% Above Median


LSE:SDV Chelverton UK Dividend Trust PLC LSE:SDV
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What is Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust LSE:SDV 42 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.22 as of Apr. 2026, which is 408% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates LSE:SDV with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust ranks worse than 99.89% 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. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.22.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Chelverton UK Dividend Trust PLC is 61.50, which seems too high.

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

LSE:SDV' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.24   Max: 61.5
Current: 61.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chelverton UK Dividend Trust was 61.50. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.24.

LSE:SDV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
99.89% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:SDV: 61.50

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of Chelverton UK Dividend Trust is 7.18%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chelverton UK Dividend Trust was 10.65%. The lowest was 2.97%. And the median was 5.77%.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.05.

During the past 12 months, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Chelverton UK Dividend Trust was 8.30% per year. The lowest was -24.50% per year. And the median was 6.10% 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.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust (LSE:SDV) 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.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chelverton UK Dividend 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.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.49

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.20 0.87 0.00 0.33 1.22

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Chelverton UK Dividend 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.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Chelverton UK Dividend 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.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Apr. 2026 )
=0.108/ 0.219
=0.49

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.05/ 0.041
=1.22

* 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 1.22 mean?
Chelverton UK Dividend Trust (LSE:SDV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.22 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chelverton UK Dividend Trust and its competitors. This is 408% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 61.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust ranks #931 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 99.9%.
Is Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.22 is 408% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 61.50. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's value of 1.22 is 74.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust ranks #931 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust ranks #931 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Chelverton UK Dividend Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's value of 1.22 is 74.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 61.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust 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 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. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.22 is 74.3% 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 Chelverton UK Dividend 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. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.22, which is 408% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chelverton UK Dividend Trust stock overvalued right now?
Chelverton UK Dividend Trust (LSE:SDV) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.22. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.22, which is 408% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 74.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Chelverton UK Dividend Trust (LSE:SDV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.22 as of Apr. 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.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Business Description

Address Rodney Way, Hamilton Centre, Chelmsford, Essex, GBR, CM1 3BY
Chelverton UK Dividend Trust PLC is a closed-ended investment trust. The principal activity of the company is to carry on business as an investment trust. It focuses on private clients, financial intermediaries, institutional investors, and family offices. Its investment objective is to provide ordinary shareholders with a high income and opportunity for capital growth, having a capital return sufficient to repay the full final capital entitlement of the Zero Dividend Preference shares. The company invests in various sectors such as Support and Financial Services, Travel and Leisure, General Retailer, Household Goods and Home Construction, Industrial Engineering, and others.
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