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Dowlais Group Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 1/6
Dowlais Group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.48%.
Key information
4.5%
Dividend yield
1.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.3% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | -44% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
DWL: Acquisition Terms And Margin Reset Will Expose Overstretched Earnings Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Dowlais Group, with recent price target increases of £0.20 and £0.09 helping to push the implied valuation higher alongside updated assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Dowlais Group highlights a mix of optimism around the repriced fair value and some caution around execution and sector exposure.DWL: Revenue Assumptions Will Exceed Realistic Levels Despite Regulatory Progress
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price targets on Dowlais Group, including increases of £0.20 and £0.09 from recent reports, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Dowlais Group points to refreshed thinking on fair value, with price targets adjusted by £0.20 and £0.09 as analysts revisit their assumptions around discount rates, revenue trajectories, margins, and future P/E multiples.American Axle Merger And New Programs Will Boost Global Leadership
Analysts modestly raised Dowlais Group’s price target to £0.754 after the successful progress of the American Axle acquisition, though they believe the deal’s benefits are now fully priced in, limiting upside potential. Analyst Commentary Price targets were raised modestly as the American Axle acquisition approaches completion.
Powertrain Model Shift And Restructuring Will Boost Operational Efficiency
Strategic shift to a powertrain-agnostic model and regional focus is aimed at enhancing business resilience and efficiency, boosting future net margins.Health Check: How Prudently Does Dowlais Group (LON:DWL) Use Debt?
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David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: DWL has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.
Growing Dividend: DWL's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 2 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Dowlais Group Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (DWL) | 4.5% |
| Market Bottom 25% (GB) | 2.2% |
| Market Top 25% (GB) | 5.6% |
| Industry Average (Auto Components) | 3.3% |
| Analyst forecast (DWL) (up to 3 years) | 0% |
Notable Dividend: DWL's dividend (4.48%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.09%).
High Dividend: DWL's dividend (4.48%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.33%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: DWL is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: DWL is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/02/02 23:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Dowlais Group plc is covered by 11 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Simms | Berenberg |
| Eleanor Spencer | Berenberg |
| James Bayliss | Berenberg |