Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.90 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Above Median

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What is Greencoat UK Wind Dividend Payout Ratio?

Greencoat UK Wind LSE:UKW -0.36% 29 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates LSE:UKW with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Greencoat UK Wind ranks worse than 100% 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. Greencoat UK Wind's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.90.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Greencoat UK Wind PLC is 26.25, which seems too high.

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

LSE:UKW' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.72   Max: 26.25
Current: 26.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Greencoat UK Wind was 26.25. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.72.

LSE:UKW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
100% of 182 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs LSE:UKW: 26.25

As of today (2026-08-28), the Dividend Yield % of Greencoat UK Wind is 9.59%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Greencoat UK Wind was 11.34%. The lowest was 4.32%. And the median was 5.26%.

Greencoat UK Wind's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.05.

During the past 12 months, Greencoat UK Wind's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Greencoat UK Wind was 14.80% per year. The lowest was -4.90% per year. And the median was 3.10% 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.

Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW) 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.

Greencoat UK Wind Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Greencoat UK Wind Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Greencoat UK Wind'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.

Greencoat UK Wind Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Greencoat UK Wind Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.18 1.57 0.00 0.00

Greencoat UK Wind Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 7.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.90

Greencoat UK Wind Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Greencoat UK Wind'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.

Greencoat UK Wind Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Greencoat UK Wind's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Greencoat UK Wind 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.

Greencoat UK Wind's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.103/ -0.087
=N/A

Greencoat UK Wind's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.053/ 0.059
=0.90

* 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 0.90 mean?
Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.90 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Greencoat UK Wind and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Greencoat UK Wind's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 26.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Greencoat UK Wind ranks #182 out of 182 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is Greencoat UK Wind's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Greencoat UK Wind's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.90 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 26.25. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Greencoat UK Wind's value of 0.90 is 83.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greencoat UK Wind ranks #182 out of 182 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Greencoat UK Wind has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greencoat UK Wind's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Greencoat UK Wind ranks #182 out of 182 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Greencoat UK Wind in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Greencoat UK Wind's value of 0.90 is 83.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Greencoat UK Wind's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 26.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Greencoat UK Wind 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.49, based on 182 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. Greencoat UK Wind's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.90 is 83.7% 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 Greencoat UK Wind and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greencoat UK Wind's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.90, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greencoat UK Wind stock overvalued right now?
Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.90. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.90, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 83.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.49. Greencoat UK Wind's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.90 as of Jun. 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.

Greencoat UK Wind Business Description

Address 20 Fenchurch Street, 5th Floor, London, GBR, EC3M 3BY
Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a renewable infrastructure fund, solely and fully invested in operating UK wind farms. The company aims to provide investors with an annual dividend that increases in line with RPI inflation. It also tries to preserve the capital value of its investment portfolio in the long-term on a real basis through reinvestment of excess cash flow and the prudent use of portfolio leverage. The company invests in both onshore and offshore wind farms. All of the group's income is generated within the UK.
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