PersimmonPSMMF 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates PSMMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.60. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 51 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Persimmon ranks worse than 74.51% 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. Persimmon's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persimmon's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PSMMF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.74 Max: 0.98
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Persimmon was 0.98. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.74.
PSMMF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 74.51% of 51
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs PSMMF: 0.61
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -36.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Persimmon was 35.90% per year. The lowest was -61.20% per year. And the median was 3.95% 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.
Persimmon (OTCPK:PSMMF) 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.
Persimmon Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Persimmon Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persimmon'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.
PSMMF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Persimmon'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.
Persimmon Dividend Payout Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Persimmon's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persimmon'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.
Persimmon'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.
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Persimmon and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Persimmon's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #38 out of 51 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Persimmon's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Persimmon's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.98. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Persimmon's value of 0.32 is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #38 out of 51 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Persimmon has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persimmon's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #38 out of 51 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Persimmon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Persimmon's value of 0.32 is 17.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Persimmon's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Persimmon 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.39, based on 51 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. Persimmon's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32 is 17.9% 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 Persimmon and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persimmon's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is 57% below 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 Persimmon stock overvalued right now?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.60, compared to a current price of $15.26 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 17.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.39. Persimmon's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Persimmon (PSMMF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 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.
Is Persimmon (PSMMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persimmon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.26 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.60.
Key valuation signals for PSMMF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.32 (57% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: $21.60 vs. price of $15.26 (29.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#38 of 51)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PSMMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persimmon is one of the UK's largest residential property developers by revenue and dwelling completions, marketing homes under its three brands: Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships. Persimmon distinguishes itself from peers by operating in the lower-priced segment of the new-build market; Persimmon Homes' average selling price in 2024 was 20% below the UK new-build national average. Like peers, Persimmon has traditionally operated in the land development, construction, and sales and marketing segments of the residential property development value chain. However, unlike peers, in recent years, Persimmon has begun manufacturing its own bricks, tiles, and timber frames, aiming to secure the supply and quality of key materials and manage build cost inflation.
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