Polar Capital HoldingsLSE:POLR -1.56%88 Dividend Yield % is 5.59% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 6.88. GuruFocus rates LSE:POLR with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Asset Management companies, Polar Capital Holdings ranks worse than 55.48% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Polar Capital Holdings is 5.59%.
Warning Sign:
Polar Capital Holdings PLC stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polar Capital Holdings's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:POLR'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.53 Med: 6.88 Max: 12.62
Current: 5.59
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Polar Capital Holdings was 12.62%. The lowest was 3.53%. And the median was 6.88%.
LSE:POLR's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 55.48% of 1114
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.04
vs LSE:POLR: 5.59
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Polar Capital Holdings PLC is 0.89, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Polar Capital Holdings was 1.23. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.84.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Polar Capital Holdings was 115.40% per year. The lowest was -40.20% per year. And the median was 10.10% 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.
Polar Capital Holdings (LSE:POLR) 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.
Polar Capital Holdings Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Polar Capital Holdings Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polar Capital Holdings'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.
LSE:POLR vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Polar Capital Holdings'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.
Polar Capital Holdings Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Polar Capital Holdings's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polar Capital Holdings's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Polar Capital Holdings Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Polar Capital Holdings Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.140000
2025-12-11
2025-12-12
2026-01-09
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 1.000000
GBP 0.320000
2025-07-10
2025-07-11
2025-08-07
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 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.
* 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.
Polar Capital Holdings (LSE:POLR) has a Dividend Yield % of 5.59% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Polar Capital Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 6.88. Over the past decade, Polar Capital Holdings' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.53 to 12.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #618 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Polar Capital Holdings' Dividend Yield % too high?
Polar Capital Holdings' current Dividend Yield % of 5.59% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 6.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.53 to a high of 12.62. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.04. Polar Capital Holdings' value of 5.59% is 7.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #618 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Polar Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polar Capital Holdings' Dividend Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #618 out of 1114 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Polar Capital Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.04. Polar Capital Holdings' value of 5.59% is 7.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Polar Capital Holdings' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.53 to 12.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.88 vs. the industry median of 6.04, Polar Capital Holdings 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 6.04, based on 1,114 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. Polar Capital Holdings's current Dividend Yield % of 5.59% is 7.5% 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 Polar Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polar Capital Holdings's current Dividend Yield % is 5.59%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 6.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polar Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polar Capital Holdings (LSE:POLR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.09, compared to a current price of £8.23 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 5.59%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 6.88 and 7.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.04. Polar Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 8 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 Polar Capital Holdings (LSE:POLR), the current Dividend Yield % is 5.59% as of Jun. 24, 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 Polar Capital Holdings (LSE:POLR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polar Capital Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £8.23 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £6.09.
GuruFocus considers Polar Capital Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:POLR:
Dividend Yield %: 5.59% (19% below median its 10-year median of 6.88)
GF Value™: £6.09 vs. price of £8.23 (35.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% below the Asset Management median (#618 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:POLR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polar Capital Holdings PLC is a specialist investment management company. It offers professional and institutional investors a range of geographical and sector funds. The company has long-only and absolute return funds in its product range. The company offers fundamental funds that are diversified by asset class, geography, sector, and structure. The company has one operating segment, which is investment management. It operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cayman Islands, Rest of Europe, United States of America, and Rest of the world. The group's revenue-generating operations are in London and Zurich.
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