PJT PartnersPJT -0.50%90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates PJT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $175.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Capital Markets companies, PJT Partners ranks better than 85.93% 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. PJT Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for PJT Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PJT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of PJT Partners was 0.31. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.18.
PJT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 85.93% of 327
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs PJT: 0.13
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of PJT Partners was 71.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
PJT Partners (NYSE:PJT) 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.
PJT Partners Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
PJT Partners Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PJT Partners'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.
PJT vs MRX, VIRT, MIAX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, PJT Partners'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.
PJT Partners Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, PJT Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PJT Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
PJT Partners'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.
PJT Partners (PJT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on PJT Partners and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, PJT Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, PJT Partners ranks #46 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is PJT Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
PJT Partners' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.31. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. PJT Partners' value of 0.16 is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PJT Partners ranks #46 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PJT Partners has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PJT Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MRX and VIRT?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, PJT Partners ranks #46 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places PJT Partners in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. PJT Partners' value of 0.16 is 52.9% below this benchmark. Historically, PJT Partners' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.34, PJT Partners 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 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. PJT Partners's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 52.9% 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 PJT Partners and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PJT Partners's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PJT Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PJT Partners (PJT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $175.86, compared to a current price of $151.63 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 52.9% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. PJT Partners' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 PJT Partners (PJT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Mar. 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 PJT Partners (PJT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PJT Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $151.63 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $175.86.
GuruFocus considers PJT Partners to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PJT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: $175.86 vs. price of $151.63 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% below the Capital Markets median (#46 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PJT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PJT Partners Inc is an advisory-focused investment bank that offers a portfolio of advisory services designed to help its clients achieve their strategic objectives. The company delivers a range of strategic advisory, capital markets advisory, restructuring and special situations, and shareholder advisory services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and governments around the world. It also provides private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment strategies, including private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and private credit. The company generates its revenue from advisory fees, placement services, and others. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom and other markets.
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