AGO (Assured Guaranty) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


AGO Assured Guaranty Ltd AGO
64 GF Score
Price $83.67
GF Value $94.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Assured Guaranty Dividend Payout Ratio?

Assured Guaranty AGO +2.80% 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates AGO with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 336 Insurance companies, Assured Guaranty ranks better than 81.85% 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. Assured Guaranty's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for Assured Guaranty's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AGO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.27
Current: 0.17

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Assured Guaranty was 0.27. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.15.

AGO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.85% of 336 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs AGO: 0.17

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Assured Guaranty is 1.75%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Assured Guaranty was 3.99%. The lowest was 1.21%. And the median was 1.58%.

Assured Guaranty's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.38.

During the past 12 months, Assured Guaranty's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Assured Guaranty was 38.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 11.50% 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.

Assured Guaranty (NYSE:AGO) 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.

Assured Guaranty Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Assured Guaranty Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Assured Guaranty'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.

Assured Guaranty Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Assured Guaranty 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 0.14 0.24 0.10 0.18 0.15

Assured Guaranty Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.11 0.34 0.13 0.15 0.15

AGO vs NMIH, RDN, RYAN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Assured Guaranty'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.

Assured Guaranty Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Assured Guaranty's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Assured Guaranty's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Assured Guaranty 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.

Assured Guaranty'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 )
=1.36/ 9.08
=0.15

Assured Guaranty's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.38/ 2.5
=0.15

* 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 0.15 mean?
Assured Guaranty (AGO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Assured Guaranty and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Assured Guaranty's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Assured Guaranty ranks #61 out of 336 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Assured Guaranty's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Assured Guaranty's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is near median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.27. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Assured Guaranty's value of 0.15 is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Assured Guaranty ranks #61 out of 336 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Assured Guaranty has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Assured Guaranty's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NMIH and RDN?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Assured Guaranty ranks #61 out of 336 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Assured Guaranty in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Assured Guaranty's value of 0.15 is 60.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Assured Guaranty's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Assured Guaranty 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 Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 336 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. Assured Guaranty's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.15 is 60.5% 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 Assured Guaranty and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Assured Guaranty's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Assured Guaranty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Assured Guaranty (AGO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.89, compared to a current price of $83.67 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 60.5% below the Insurance industry median of 0.38. Assured Guaranty's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Assured Guaranty (AGO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.15 as of Mar. 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 Assured Guaranty (AGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Assured Guaranty stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $83.67 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.89. GuruFocus considers Assured Guaranty to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AGO:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.15 (near median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: $94.89 vs. price of $83.67 (11.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.5% below the Insurance median (#61 of 336)

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

Assured Guaranty Business Description

Other Exchanges DHU:Germany
Address 30 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton, BMU, HM 08
Assured Guaranty Ltd. provides credit protection products to the United States and international public finance and structured finance markets and manages assets across collateralized loan obligations as well as opportunity funds and liquid funds that build on its corporate credit, asset-based finance, municipal, and healthcare experience. The company operates in two segments: the Insurance segment and the Asset Management segment. The majority of the revenue earned by the company is from the Insurance segment.
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