American Healthcare REITAHR +0.94%32 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates AHR with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 REITs companies, American Healthcare REIT ranks worse than 70.95% 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. American Healthcare REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.85.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of American Healthcare REIT Inc is 1.34, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Healthcare REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AHR'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 1.46 Max: 1.46
Current: 1.34
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of American Healthcare REIT was 1.46. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 1.46.
AHR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 70.95% of 716
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs AHR: 1.34
During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of American Healthcare REIT was 3.67%. The lowest was 1.67%. And the median was 2.36%.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
American Healthcare REIT (NYSE:AHR) 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.
American Healthcare REIT Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
American Healthcare REIT Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Healthcare REIT'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.
American Healthcare REIT Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
AHR vs CTRE, HR, OHI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, American Healthcare REIT'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.
American Healthcare REIT Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Healthcare REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Healthcare REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
American Healthcare REIT 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.
American Healthcare REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.85 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on American Healthcare REIT and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, American Healthcare REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, American Healthcare REIT ranks #508 out of 716 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is American Healthcare REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
American Healthcare REIT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.85 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 1.46. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. American Healthcare REIT's value of 1.85 is 86.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Healthcare REIT ranks #508 out of 716 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Healthcare REIT has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Healthcare REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTRE and HR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Healthcare REIT ranks #508 out of 716 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places American Healthcare REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. American Healthcare REIT's value of 1.85 is 86.9% above this benchmark. Historically, American Healthcare REIT's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.34 to 1.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 0.99, American Healthcare REIT has consistently been above 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 a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 716 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. American Healthcare REIT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.85 is 86.9% above 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 American Healthcare REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Healthcare REIT's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.85, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Healthcare REIT stock overvalued right now?
American Healthcare REIT (AHR) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.85. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.85, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 86.9% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. American Healthcare REIT's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 8 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 American Healthcare REIT (AHR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.85 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.
American Healthcare REIT Inc is a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust. It owns a diversified portfolio of clinical healthcare real estate properties, focusing on medical office buildings, skilled nursing facilities, senior housing, hospitals, and other healthcare-related facilities. It has four reportable business segments: integrated senior health campuses, outpatient medical, triple-net leased properties and SHOP. It generates majority of its revenue through Integrated Senior Health Campuses segment.
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