Shiresome (LSE:SHRS) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.22 (As of Sep. 2025) — 63% Below Median


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What is Shiresome Dividend Payout Ratio?

Shiresome LSE:SHRS 17 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Sep. 2025, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates LSE:SHRS with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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. Shiresome's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.22.

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

LSE:SHRS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.6   Max: 1.36
Current: 0.33


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shiresome was 1.36. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.60.

LSE:SHRS's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:SHRS: 0.33

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of Shiresome is 5.05%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Shiresome was 7.56%. The lowest was 3.56%. And the median was 5.37%.

Shiresome's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.09.

During the past 12 months, Shiresome's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% 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 2.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shiresome was 11.70% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 0.80% 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.


Shiresome (LSE:SHRS) 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.


Shiresome Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Shiresome Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shiresome'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.

Shiresome Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Shiresome Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.15 0.57 0.00 0.00 0.62

Shiresome Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 4.11 0.00 0.47 1.07 0.22

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Shiresome'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.


Shiresome Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Shiresome's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Shiresome 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.

Shiresome's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2025 )
=0.144/ 0.232
=0.62

Shiresome's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=0.086/ 0.389
=0.22

* 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 0.22 mean?
Shiresome (LSE:SHRS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 as of Sep. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shiresome and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Shiresome's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.36.
Is Shiresome's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shiresome's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.36. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Shiresome's value of 0.22 is 68.6% below this industry median. Overall, Shiresome has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shiresome's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Shiresome's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Shiresome's value of 0.22 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shiresome's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Shiresome 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 933 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. Shiresome's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 68.6% 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 Shiresome 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. Shiresome's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shiresome stock overvalued right now?
Shiresome (LSE:SHRS) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 68.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Shiresome's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 5 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 Shiresome (LSE:SHRS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Sep. 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.

Shiresome Business Description

Address 280 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 4AG
Shires Income PLC is an investment company. The company's investment objective is to provide shareholders with a high level of income, together with the growth of both income and capital from a portfolio substantially invested in the United Kingdom(UK) equities. It predominantly invests in and generates income through ordinary shares of quoted companies, convertible, and preference shares. The company's portfolio of investment includes various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Basic Materials, Industrials, Consumer goods, Healthcare, Consumer Services, Telecommunications, Utilities, Financials, and Technology. It derives income in the form of UK and Overseas dividend income, Money market interest, Stock dividends, Deposit interest, and Traded option premiums.
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