Momentum GroupJSE:MTM -0.32%78 Dividend Yield % is 4.99% as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 4.49. GuruFocus rates JSE:MTM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R49.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Insurance companies, Momentum Group ranks better than 74.17% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Momentum Group is 4.99%.
Good Sign:
Momentum Group Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Momentum Group's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:MTM'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 4.49 Max: 9.05
Current: 4.99
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Momentum Group was 9.05%. The lowest was 1.17%. And the median was 4.49%.
JSE:MTM's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 74.17% of 422
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 3.3
vs JSE:MTM: 4.99
During the past 12 months, Momentum Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 40.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Momentum Group was 73.20% per year. The lowest was -39.40% per year. And the median was 11.60% 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.
Momentum Group (JSE:MTM) 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.
The historical data trend for Momentum Group'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.
JSE:MTM vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Momentum Group'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.
Momentum Group Dividend Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Momentum Group's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Momentum Group's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Momentum Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
ZAR 1.100000
2026-04-08
2026-04-10
2026-04-13
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
ZAR 0.900000
2025-10-08
2025-10-10
2025-10-13
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 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.
Momentum Group'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.
Momentum Group (JSE:MTM) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.99% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Momentum Group and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 4.49. Over the past decade, Momentum Group's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.17 to 9.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Momentum Group ranks #109 out of 422 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Momentum Group's Dividend Yield % too high?
Momentum Group's current Dividend Yield % of 4.99% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 9.05. The Insurance industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.30. Momentum Group's value of 4.99% is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Momentum Group ranks #109 out of 422 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Momentum Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Momentum Group's Dividend Yield % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Momentum Group ranks #109 out of 422 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Momentum Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.30. Momentum Group's value of 4.99% is 51.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Momentum Group's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.17 to 9.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.49 vs. the industry median of 3.30, Momentum Group 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 Insurance company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Insurance companies is 3.30, based on 422 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. Momentum Group's current Dividend Yield % of 4.99% is 51.2% 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 Momentum Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Momentum Group's current Dividend Yield % is 4.99%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 4.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Momentum Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Momentum Group (JSE:MTM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R49.12, compared to a current price of R40.11 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.99%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.49 and 51.2% above the Insurance industry median of 3.30. Momentum Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Momentum Group (JSE:MTM), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.99% as of Jun. 26, 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 Momentum Group (JSE:MTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Momentum Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R40.11 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R49.12.
GuruFocus considers Momentum Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MTM:
Dividend Yield %: 4.99% (11% above median its 10-year median of 4.49)
GF Value™: R49.12 vs. price of R40.11 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% above the Insurance median (#109 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Momentum Group Ltd is engaged in life insurance and integrated financial services sectors. It operates in South Africa, the UK, Guernsey, India, Botswana, Ghana, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Namibia. The company operates through brands like Momentum, Metropolitan, Guardrisk, and Eris Properties.
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