WAM Strategic ValueASX:WAR -1.39%62 Dividend Yield % is 5.79% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 3.82. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Asset Management companies, WAM Strategic Value ranks worse than 51.66% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of WAM Strategic Value is 5.79%.
Good Sign:
WAM Strategic Value Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WAR'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.1 Med: 3.82 Max: 5.84
Current: 5.79
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Yield of WAM Strategic Value was 5.84%. The lowest was 3.10%. And the median was 3.82%.
ASX:WAR's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 51.66% of 1115
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.03
vs ASX:WAR: 5.79
During the past 12 months, WAM Strategic Value's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% 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.
WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
WAM Strategic Value Dividend Yield % Related Terms
WAM Strategic Value Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Yield % 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.
ASX:WAR vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
WAM Strategic Value Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
WAM Strategic Value Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
AUD 0.032500
2026-05-01
2026-05-04
2026-05-29
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
AUD 0.030000
2025-10-02
2025-10-03
2025-10-31
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
WAM Strategic Value's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today 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.
WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) has a Dividend Yield % of 5.79% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on WAM Strategic Value and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 3.82. Over the past decade, WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.10 to 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #576 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Yield % too high?
WAM Strategic Value's current Dividend Yield % of 5.79% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 5.84. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.03. WAM Strategic Value's value of 5.79% is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #576 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WAM Strategic Value has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Strategic Value's Dividend Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #576 out of 1115 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places WAM Strategic Value in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.03. WAM Strategic Value's value of 5.79% is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, WAM Strategic Value's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.10 to 5.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.82 vs. the industry median of 6.03, WAM Strategic Value 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 Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.03, based on 1,115 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. WAM Strategic Value's current Dividend Yield % of 5.79% is 4% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on WAM Strategic Value and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WAM Strategic Value's current Dividend Yield % is 5.79%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 3.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Strategic Value stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.21, compared to a current price of A$1.07 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 5.79%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.82 and 4% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.03. WAM Strategic Value's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR), the current Dividend Yield % is 5.79% as of Jun. 25, 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 WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Strategic Value stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.07 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.21.
GuruFocus considers WAM Strategic Value to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAR:
Dividend Yield %: 5.79% (52% above median its 10-year median of 3.82)
GF Value™: A$1.21 vs. price of A$1.07 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the Asset Management median (#576 of 1115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WAM Strategic Value Ltd is an investment company. The company is engaged in investing activities, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments. Its investment objectives are to provide capital growth over the medium-to-long term, deliver a stream of dividends, and preserve capital while providing shareholders with exposure to a diversified equities portfolio.
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