Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (As of Dec. 2025) — 767% Above Median


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What is Strategic Equity Capital Dividend Payout Ratio?

Strategic Equity Capital LSE:SEC -0.27% 41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Dec. 2025, which is 767% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates LSE:SEC with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Strategic Equity Capital ranks better than 92.27% 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. Strategic Equity Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Equity Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SEC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.06   Max: 0.28
Current: 0.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Strategic Equity Capital was 0.28. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.06.

LSE:SEC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
92.27% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:SEC: 0.11

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Strategic Equity Capital is 1.15%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Strategic Equity Capital was 1.15%. The lowest was 0.33%. And the median was 0.51%.

Strategic Equity Capital's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.04.

During the past 12 months, Strategic Equity Capital's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Strategic Equity Capital was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -38.70% per year. And the median was 17.30% 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.

Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) 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.

Strategic Equity Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Strategic Equity Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strategic Equity Capital'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.

Strategic Equity Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Strategic Equity Capital Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
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Strategic Equity Capital 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 0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.52

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Strategic Equity Capital'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.

Strategic Equity Capital Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Strategic Equity Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Equity Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Strategic Equity Capital 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.

Strategic Equity Capital'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 )
=0.035/ -0.058
=N/A

Strategic Equity Capital'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 )
=0.043/ 0.082
=0.52

* 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 0.52 mean?
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Strategic Equity Capital and its competitors. This is 767% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Strategic Equity Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #72 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Strategic Equity Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Strategic Equity Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 767% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.28. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Strategic Equity Capital's value of 0.52 is 25.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #72 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Strategic Equity Capital has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Equity Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #72 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Strategic Equity Capital in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Strategic Equity Capital's value of 0.52 is 25.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Equity Capital's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Strategic Equity Capital 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 931 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. Strategic Equity Capital'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 Strategic Equity Capital 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. Strategic Equity Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 767% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strategic Equity Capital stock overvalued right now?
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 767% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 25.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Strategic Equity Capital's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 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.

Strategic Equity Capital Business Description

Address 80 Cheapside, London, GBR, EC2V 6EE
Strategic Equity Capital PLC is an investment company based in the UK. Its investment objective is to achieve medium-term absolute returns, mainly through capital growth, rather than to outperform market indices. The company mainly invests in equity and equity-linked securities quoted on markets operated by the London Stock Exchange, which will increase their value through strategic, operational, or management change. It focuses on long-term investment for the duration of rolling three-year investment plans that include an entry and exit strategy. The company follows a practice of constructive corporate engagement and aims to work with management teams to enhance shareholder value. Its total revenue includes interest and dividends from the investment made.
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