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. Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) was 0.85. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.07.
LSE:SST's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) was 1.70%. The lowest was 0.86%. And the median was 1.08%.
During the past 12 months, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 6.80% 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.
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST) 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.
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) 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.
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:SST vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'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.
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) 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.
* 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.
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) and its competitors. Over the past decade, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) ranks #999999 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.85. Based on the distribution chart, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) ranks #999999 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) ranks #999999 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.85 over the past decade. 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. 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 Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) 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. Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.23, compared to a current price of £2.70 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Feb. 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 Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.70 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.23.
GuruFocus considers Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SST:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £6.23 vs. price of £2.70 (56.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) Business Description
Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust (The) PLC is a investment trusts in the Asian equity category with a specialist focus on smaller companies. The objective of the Company is to achieve long-term capital growth by carefully selecting quality companies with franchises at reasonable valuations.
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