AGD (Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.58 (As of Apr. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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AGD Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund AGD
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Price $12.06
GF Value $40.42
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund AGD -0.20% 50 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58 as of Apr. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates AGD with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks better than 64.3% 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 Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AGD' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.7   Max: 5.2
Current: 0.46


During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund was 5.20. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.70.

AGD's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
64.3% of 930 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.695 vs AGD: 0.46

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is 11.61%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund was 12.60%. The lowest was 5.67%. And the median was 8.14%.

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.72.

During the past 12 months, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund was 19.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.90% 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 Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (NYSE:AGD) 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 Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend 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 Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.22 0.00 1.24 0.42 0.73

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.29 0.63 9.57 0.38 0.58

AGD vs NBH, MXF, BGT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend 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 Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend 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 Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
=1.32/ 1.8
=0.73

Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.72/ 1.24
=0.58

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 mean?
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #332 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 5.20. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's value of 0.58 is 16.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #332 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NBH and MXF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund ranks #332 out of 930 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's value of 0.58 is 16.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend 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 0.70, based on 930 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 Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.58 is 16.5% 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 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 Global Dynamic Dividend Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.42, compared to a current price of $12.06 — trading 70.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 16.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.58 as of Apr. 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 Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.06 is trading 70.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.42. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AGD:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.58 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: $40.42 vs. price of $12.06 (70.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.5% below the Asset Management median (#332 of 930)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Aberdeen Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to seek high current dividend income, more than 50% of which qualifies for the reduced federal income tax rate, as created by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The fund also focuses on the long-term growth of capital as a secondary investment objective. The fund's portfolio holdings are in information technology, financials, health care, and consumer discretionary sectors, among others.
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