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WAM LeadersASX:WLE 63 Dividend Yield % is 6.81% as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 5.02. GuruFocus rates ASX:WLE with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.31 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,111 Asset Management companies, WAM Leaders ranks better than 58.33% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-08), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of WAM Leaders is 6.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WAM Leaders's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WLE'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.59 Med: 5.02 Max: 7.88
Current: 6.81
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Yield of WAM Leaders was 7.88%. The lowest was 3.59%. And the median was 5.02%.
ASX:WLE's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 58.33% of 1111
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs ASX:WLE: 6.81
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of WAM Leaders Ltd is 1.03, which seems too high.
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of WAM Leaders was 8.86. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.94.
During the past 12 months, WAM Leaders's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of WAM Leaders was 15.00% per year. The lowest was 7.40% per year. And the median was 11.10% 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.
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.
The historical data trend for WAM Leaders'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:WLE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, WAM Leaders'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 Leaders Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Leaders's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WAM Leaders's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
WAM Leaders Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
AUD 0.048000
2026-04-15
2026-04-16
2026-04-30
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
AUD 0.047000
2025-11-04
2025-11-05
2025-11-17
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 Leaders's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.095
/
1.395
=
6.81 %
Current Share Price is A$1.395. WAM Leaders's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is A$0.095.
WAM Leaders's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.096
/
1.395
=
6.88 %
Current Share Price is A$1.395. WAM Leaders's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as A$0.048 * 2 = A$0.096.
* 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 Leaders (ASX:WLE) has a Dividend Yield % of 6.81% as of Aug. 08, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on WAM Leaders and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 5.02. Over the past decade, WAM Leaders' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.59 to 7.88. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Leaders ranks #463 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is WAM Leaders' Dividend Yield % too high?
WAM Leaders' current Dividend Yield % of 6.81% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 5.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.59 to a high of 7.88. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.85. WAM Leaders' value of 6.81% is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Leaders ranks #463 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WAM Leaders has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Leaders' Dividend Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Leaders ranks #463 out of 1111 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts WAM Leaders in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.85. WAM Leaders' value of 6.81% is 16.4% above this benchmark. Historically, WAM Leaders' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.59 to 7.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.02 vs. the industry median of 5.85, WAM Leaders 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 Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 5.85, based on 1,111 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 Leaders's current Dividend Yield % of 6.81% is 16.4% 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 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 Leaders and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WAM Leaders's current Dividend Yield % is 6.81%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 5.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Leaders stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.31, compared to a current price of A$1.40 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 6.81%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 5.02 and 16.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.85. WAM Leaders' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Leaders (ASX:WLE), the current Dividend Yield % is 6.81% as of Aug. 08, 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 Leaders (ASX:WLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Leaders stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.40 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.31.
GuruFocus considers WAM Leaders to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WLE:
Dividend Yield %: 6.81% (36% above median its 10-year median of 5.02)
GF Value™: A$2.31 vs. price of A$1.40 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% above the Asset Management median (#463 of 1111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WAM Leaders Ltd is an investment company. The company's investment objectives are to deliver a stream of fully franked dividends, provide capital growth over the medium-to-long term, and preserve capital. The company currently engages in investing activities, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments in listed companies. Its portfolio consists of securities of companies from various sectors such as Communication services, Financials, Consumer staples, Health care, and Information technology, among others.
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