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Lion Finance Group plc

EURO STOXX 600
BGEO.L|Financial Services|Banks - Regional|£110.30|P/E 7.9|MCap 47.7M|LSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

59/ 100Caution

BGEO.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 31.6% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.0% operating margin & Yes dividend cut. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 8 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 31.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 27.4%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.

Risks

  • Operating Margin: 0.0%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
  • Dividend Cut: YesDividend was cut or suspended in recent history.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
31.6%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
0.0%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

N/A
Net Debt / Total Assets
N/AN/A

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
27.4%Very Safe
Operating Margin
0.0%Danger
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Caution
Dividend Streak
5 yrsCaution
Dividend Cut
YesDanger
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/AN/A
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About Lion Finance Group plc

Lion Finance Group plc is a UK-incorporated financial services holding company with its registered office in London, England, and corporate headquarters in Tbilisi, Georgia. It operates through leading subsidiaries providing comprehensive banking and financial services in Georgia and Armenia, primarily via Bank of Georgia, Georgia's second-largest bank by total assets, and Ameriabank, a prominent universal bank acquired in 2024. Additional entities include investment bank Galt & Taggart, Belarusian bank Belarusky Narodny Bank serving retail and SME clients, and digital ecosystem JSC Digital Area offering e-commerce, ticketing, and SaaS solutions. The group emphasizes customer-centric universal banking, digital excellence, and omnichannel distribution with a strong focus on retail, corporate, investment banking, payments, and wealth management. Listed on the premium segment of the London Stock Exchange and a FTSE 250 constituent, Lion Finance Group plc, formerly Bank of Georgia Group plc until February 2025, plays a pivotal role in the high-growth Caucasus financial markets, supporting over 12,000 employees and millions of digital users across its operations.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.35%

Annual Dividend

£1.49

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

31.57%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Price

£110.30

52-Week Range

£60.35 £120.40

Dividend History (2016–2025)

BGEO.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

BGEO.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 25, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

43.33%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

19.77%

3-Year Total Growth

194.44%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

507.44%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

£11,030.00

Annual Income

£149.28

Quarterly Income

£37.32

Monthly Income

£12.44

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BGEO.L's current dividend yield?
Lion Finance Group plc (BGEO.L) currently has a dividend yield of 1.35%, based on a stock price of £110.30 and an annual dividend of £1.49.
When is BGEO.L's next dividend payment date?
BGEO.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-25 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does BGEO.L pay in dividends per year?
Lion Finance Group plc paid £3.63 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has BGEO.L been increasing its dividend?
Lion Finance Group plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of — and a 10-year CAGR of 19.77%.
Is BGEO.L's dividend safe?
Lion Finance Group plc has a payout ratio of 31.57%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is BGEO.L's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Lion Finance Group plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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