CVC Capital PartnersWBO:CVC -0.88%22 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates WBO:CVC with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, CVC Capital Partners ranks worse than 57.86% 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. CVC Capital Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.59.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of CVC Capital Partners PLC is 0.87, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for CVC Capital Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:CVC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 0.81 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.87
During the past 3 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CVC Capital Partners was 0.87. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 0.81.
WBO:CVC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 57.86% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs WBO:CVC: 0.87
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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CVC Capital Partners (WBO:CVC) 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.
CVC Capital Partners Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
CVC Capital Partners Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CVC Capital 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.
WBO:CVC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, CVC Capital 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.
CVC Capital Partners Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CVC Capital Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVC Capital Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
CVC Capital Partners 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.
CVC Capital 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.
CVC Capital Partners (WBO:CVC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CVC Capital Partners and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, CVC Capital Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, CVC Capital Partners ranks #541 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is CVC Capital Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CVC Capital Partners' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 0.87. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. CVC Capital Partners' value of 0.59 is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVC Capital Partners ranks #541 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CVC Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVC Capital Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CVC Capital Partners ranks #541 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CVC Capital Partners in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. CVC Capital Partners' value of 0.59 is 16.9% below this benchmark. Historically, CVC Capital Partners' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 0.71, CVC Capital 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 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. CVC Capital Partners's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 16.9% 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 CVC Capital Partners 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. CVC Capital Partners's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVC Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
CVC Capital Partners (WBO:CVC) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 16.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. CVC Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 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 CVC Capital Partners (WBO:CVC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 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.
Citicorp established CVC Capital Partners in 1981 as its European venture capital business. In 1993, the senior investment team negotiated a spinout from Citicorp to form an independent firm, at which point CVC also completed its transition from venture capital into leveraged buyouts and investments in mature businesses. Over time, CVC evolved into a manager of private equity, credit, secondaries, and infrastructure funds. CVC invests most of its funds in Europe and the United States, with a smaller exposure to Asia.
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