AEF (ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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AEF ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC. AEF
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What is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Dividend Payout Ratio?

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, AEF +0.54% 35 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates AEF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 940 Asset Management companies, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks better than 77.23% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AEF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.28   Max: 1
Current: 0.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, was 1.00. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.28.

AEF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
77.23% of 940 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.665 vs AEF: 0.28

As of today (2026-08-24), the Dividend Yield % of ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, is 8.41%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, was 12.28%. The lowest was 0.97%. And the median was 6.04%.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.35.

During the past 12 months, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 66.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, was 92.30% per year. The lowest was -52.00% per year. And the median was -9.90% 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.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AMEX:AEF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.68 1.00 0.28

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.30 0.54 5.71 0.32 0.26

AEF vs JGH, KTF, HIX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.65/ 2.29
=0.28

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.35/ 1.357
=0.26

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 mean?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #214 out of 940 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is near median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s value of 0.26 is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #214 out of 940 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JGH and KTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #214 out of 940 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s value of 0.26 is 60.9% below this benchmark. Historically, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.67, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, 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 Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.67, based on 940 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 60.9% 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 Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, stock overvalued right now?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 60.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.67. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC. is a non-diversified closed-end, management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide both current income and long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests a majority of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging markets (excluding China) equity securities. The performance of the fund is measured against the MSCI Emerging Markets ex-China Index. Its investment portfolio consists of equity securities from emerging market companies (excluding China), spanning multiple sectors such as Information Technology, Financials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and others.
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