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. Jamaica Stock Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2023 was 0.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jamaica Stock Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:JSE'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.21
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Jamaica Stock Exchange was 0.21. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
XJAM:JSE's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Median: 0.34
vs XJAM:JSE: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Jamaica Stock Exchange was 3.23%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
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.
Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) 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.
Jamaica Stock Exchange Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Jamaica Stock Exchange Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jamaica Stock Exchange'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.
Jamaica Stock Exchange Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
XJAM:JSE vs SPGI, ICE, CME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Jamaica Stock Exchange'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.
Jamaica Stock Exchange Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Jamaica Stock Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Stock Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Jamaica Stock Exchange 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.
Jamaica Stock Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 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.
Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Dec. 2023. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Jamaica Stock Exchange and its competitors.
Is Jamaica Stock Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Jamaica Stock Exchange's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Jamaica Stock Exchange's value of 0.21 is 38.2% below this industry median. Overall, Jamaica Stock Exchange has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Stock Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPGI and ICE?
Jamaica Stock Exchange's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Jamaica Stock Exchange's value of 0.21 is 38.2% below this benchmark. 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. Jamaica Stock Exchange's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 38.2% 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 Jamaica Stock Exchange 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. Jamaica Stock Exchange's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Stock Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 and 38.2% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. Jamaica Stock Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 Jamaica Stock Exchange (XJAM:JSE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Dec. 2023. 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.
Jamaica Stock Exchange Ltd operates and regulates a stock exchange and develops a stock market in Jamaica. Through its subsidiary, the company is also establishing and maintaining a Central Securities Depository in Jamaica to facilitate the transfer of ownership of securities. Its operating segments are Exchange operations; JCSD services; Investments; and Trustee, custodian, company management, and other activities. It derives a portion of the revenue from the Exchange operations involving the Stock exchange's operation and regulation. Another critical revenue source is from JCSD services provided in connection with transferring and holding securities, shares, stocks, bonds, debentures, and registrar services. The firm's operations are in Jamaica.
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