LZM (Lifezone Metals) Total Payout Ratio: 1.08 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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LZM Lifezone Metals Ltd LZM
52 GF Score
Price $3.92
GF Value $10.48
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lifezone Metals Total Payout Ratio?

Lifezone Metals LZM -5.31% 52 Total Payout Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates LZM with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Lifezone Metals's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.08.


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Lifezone Metals Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifezone Metals's Total 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.

Lifezone Metals Total Payout Ratio Chart

Lifezone Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.99

Lifezone Metals Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.62

LZM vs REEMF, TMCR, REA: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lifezone Metals's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.


Lifezone Metals Total Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lifezone Metals's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifezone Metals's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Lifezone Metals Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Lifezone Metals's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 13.95 + 0) / -14.107
=0.99

Lifezone Metals's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 25.08 + 0) / -6.926
=3.62

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 1.08 mean?
Lifezone Metals (LZM) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.08 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Lifezone Metals and its competitors.
Is Lifezone Metals' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Lifezone Metals' current Total Payout Ratio is 1.08. Overall, Lifezone Metals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifezone Metals' Total Payout Ratio compare to REEMF and TMCR?
Lifezone Metals' Total Payout Ratio of 1.08 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Lifezone Metals and its competitors. Lifezone Metals's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifezone Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals (LZM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.48, compared to a current price of $3.92 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.08. Lifezone Metals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifezone Metals (LZM), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 12, 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 Lifezone Metals (LZM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.92 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.48. GuruFocus considers Lifezone Metals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LZM:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.08
  • GF Value™: $10.48 vs. price of $3.92 (62.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Lifezone Metals Business Description

Address Upper Church Street, 2nd Floor, St George\'s Court, Douglas, IMN, IM1 1EE
Lifezone Metals Ltd seeks to support the clean energy transition through the licensing of Hydromet Technology as an alternative to smelting and metals refining. Its business comprises three segments: Metals extraction and refining for developing and operating a vertically integrated base metal operation in the northwest region of Tanzania, and Intellectual property licensing comprises patents residing with and managed by the subsidiary and corporate. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, Australia, and the rest of the world. The majority of its revenue is generated from Australia.
52GF Score

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