Seneca Growth Capital VCTLSE:SVCT 42 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates LSE:SVCT with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 Asset Management companies, Seneca Growth Capital VCT ranks worse than 107181.03% 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. Seneca Growth Capital VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seneca Growth Capital VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Seneca Growth Capital VCT was 10.00. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.02.
LSE:SVCT'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 Seneca Growth Capital VCT was 143.59%. The lowest was 3.41%. And the median was 20.51%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 58.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Seneca Growth Capital VCT was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -58.50% per year. And the median was -43.95% 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.
Seneca Growth Capital VCT (LSE:SVCT) 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.
Seneca Growth Capital VCT Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Seneca Growth Capital VCT 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.
Seneca Growth Capital VCT Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:SVCT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Seneca Growth Capital VCT'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.
Seneca Growth Capital VCT Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Seneca Growth Capital VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seneca Growth Capital VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Seneca Growth Capital VCT 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.
Seneca Growth Capital VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Seneca Growth Capital VCT (LSE:SVCT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Seneca Growth Capital VCT and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Seneca Growth Capital VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 10.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Seneca Growth Capital VCT ranks #999999 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Seneca Growth Capital VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Seneca Growth Capital VCT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 10.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Seneca Growth Capital VCT's value of 0.63 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seneca Growth Capital VCT ranks #999999 out of 933 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seneca Growth Capital VCT has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seneca Growth Capital VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Seneca Growth Capital VCT ranks #999999 out of 933 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Seneca Growth Capital VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Seneca Growth Capital VCT's value of 0.63 is 10% below this benchmark. Historically, Seneca Growth Capital VCT's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 10.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Seneca Growth Capital VCT 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. Seneca Growth Capital VCT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 10% 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 Seneca Growth Capital VCT 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. Seneca Growth Capital VCT's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seneca Growth Capital VCT stock overvalued right now?
Seneca Growth Capital VCT (LSE:SVCT) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 10% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Seneca Growth Capital VCT's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Seneca Growth Capital VCT (LSE:SVCT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 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.
Seneca Growth Capital VCT PLC is an internally managed small registered alternative investment fund based in the United Kingdom. The company's investment objective is to provide shareholders with an attractive income and capital return by investing its funds in a portfolio of both unquoted and AIM/AQSE-quoted UK companies that meet the relevant criteria under the VCT Rules. The Company will target well-managed businesses with good leadership that can demonstrate established propositions and that are seeking an injection of growth capital to support their continued development.
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