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. Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund was 2.17. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.12.
LSE:WKOF'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 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund was 4.33%. The lowest was 1.18%. And the median was 2.34%.
During the past 12 months, Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund was 33.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 15.60% 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.
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund (LSE:WKOF) 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.
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund 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.
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:WKOF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund'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.
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund 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.
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund (LSE:WKOF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 as of Jun. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 2.17.
Is Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.17. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's value of 0.15 is 78.6% below this industry median. Overall, Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's value of 0.15 is 78.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 2.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund 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 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. Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 78.6% 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 Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund 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. Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund (LSE:WKOF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 78.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund (LSE:WKOF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 as of Jun. 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.
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund Ltd is a closed-ended investment company registered in Guernsey. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with an attractive return on their investment, predominantly through long-term capital appreciation. The company focuses on South Korean companies which invest in listed preferred shares and other securities, including exchange-traded funds, futures contracts, and other types of options, swaps, and derivatives related to Korean equities and cash equivalents. The Company is geographically focused on South Korean companies.
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