SLFPY (Aberdeen Group) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.89 (As of Dec. 2025) — 16% Below Median


SLFPY Aberdeen Group PLC SLFPY
64 GF Score
Price $12.91
GF Value $9.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Aberdeen Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Aberdeen Group SLFPY 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89 as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates SLFPY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Group ranks worse than 60.58% 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. Aberdeen Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.89.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Aberdeen Group PLC is 0.93, which seems too high.

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

SLFPY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.06   Max: 2.46
Current: 0.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aberdeen Group was 2.46. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.06.

SLFPY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
60.58% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs SLFPY: 0.94

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Aberdeen Group is 6.14%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aberdeen Group was 11.40%. The lowest was 4.21%. And the median was 7.74%.

Aberdeen Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.39.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Aberdeen Group was 10.50% per year. The lowest was -16.10% per year. And the median was 0.55% 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.

Aberdeen Group (OTCPK:SLFPY) 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.

Aberdeen Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Aberdeen Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen 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.

Aberdeen Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Aberdeen 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 1.06 1.31 1.04 0.98 0.94

Aberdeen 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 0.91 1.06 0.91 1.00 0.89

SLFPY vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen 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.

Aberdeen Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Aberdeen 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.

Aberdeen 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 )
=0.791/ 0.841
=0.94

Aberdeen 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 )
=0.391/ 0.439
=0.89

* 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 0.89 mean?
Aberdeen Group (SLFPY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aberdeen Group and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Group ranks #564 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Aberdeen Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Aberdeen Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 2.46. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Group's value of 0.89 is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Group ranks #564 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Group ranks #564 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Aberdeen Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Group's value of 0.89 is 27.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Aberdeen 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 0.70, based on 931 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. Aberdeen Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 is 27.1% 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 Aberdeen Group 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. Aberdeen Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Group (SLFPY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.30, compared to a current price of $12.91 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 27.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Aberdeen Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Aberdeen Group (SLFPY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89 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 Aberdeen Group (SLFPY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.91 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.30. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SLFPY:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.89 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.06)
  • GF Value™: $9.30 vs. price of $12.91 (38.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.1% above the Asset Management median (#564 of 931)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SLFPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Aberdeen Group Business Description

Address 1 George Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH2 2LL
Aberdeen Group PLC provides a variety of investment services. It operates in the following segments: Interactive Investor, Adviser, Investments, and Other. The investments segment involves an asset management business that provides investment solutions for Institutional, Retail Wealth and Insurance Partners clients; Interactive Investor involves direct investing platform, financial planning business, abrdn Financial Planning and Advice Limited; Adviser segment includes UK financial adviser business that provides platform services to wealth managers and advisers, along with the Group's Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) business. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Investments segment.
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