Legal & General Group (MEX:LGENN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.63 (As of Dec. 2025) — 120% Above Median


MEX:LGENN Legal & General Group PLC MEX:LGENN
44 GF Score
Price MXN63.35
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What is Legal & General Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Legal & General Group MEX:LGENN 44 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates MEX:LGENN with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Legal & General Group ranks worse than 89.3% 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. Legal & General Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.63.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Legal & General Group PLC is 2.62, which seems too high.

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

MEX:LGENN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.74   Max: 11.44
Current: 2.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Legal & General Group was 11.44. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.74.

MEX:LGENN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
89.3% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs MEX:LGENN: 2.66

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Legal & General Group is 8.14%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Legal & General Group was 10.70%. The lowest was 4.77%. And the median was 6.78%.

Legal & General Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN1.48.

During the past 12 months, Legal & General Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% 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 5.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Legal & General Group was 27.90% per year. The lowest was -16.00% per year. And the median was 6.25% 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.

Legal & General Group (MEX:LGENN) 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.

Legal & General Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Legal & General Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Legal & General Group'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.

Legal & General Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Legal & General Group 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 0.55 1.50 2.70 11.65 2.63

Legal & General Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 4.93 5.14 0.00 3.49 1.63

MEX:LGENN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Legal & General Group'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.

Legal & General Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Legal & General Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Legal & General Group 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.

Legal & General Group'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 )
=5.178/ 1.967
=2.63

Legal & General Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.475/ 0.906
=1.63

* 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 1.63 mean?
Legal & General Group (MEX:LGENN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.63 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Legal & General Group and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Legal & General Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 11.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Legal & General Group ranks #835 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Legal & General Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Legal & General Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.63 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 11.44. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Legal & General Group's value of 1.63 is 129.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Legal & General Group ranks #835 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Legal & General Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Legal & General Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Legal & General Group ranks #835 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Legal & General Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Legal & General Group's value of 1.63 is 129.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Legal & General Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 11.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Legal & General Group 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 Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 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. Legal & General Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.63 is 129.6% 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 Legal & General Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legal & General Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.63, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legal & General Group stock overvalued right now?
Legal & General Group (MEX:LGENN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.63. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.63, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 129.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Legal & General Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Legal & General Group (MEX:LGENN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.63 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.

Legal & General Group Business Description

Address One Coleman Street, London, GBR, EC2R 5AA
Legal & General Group PLC operates across five reportable segments, comprising Institutional Retirement, Asset Management, Insurance, Retail Retirement and Corporate Investments. Its revenue includes insurance revenue, fees from fund management and investment contracts and other operational income from contracts with customers. The company operates in United Kingdom, USA and Rest of World.
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