ARDC (Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.58 (As of Dec. 2025) — 40% Above Median


ARDC Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc ARDC
43 GF Score
Price $12.52
GF Value $8.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund ARDC -0.24% 43 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.58 as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates ARDC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund ranks worse than 77.22% 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. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.58.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc is 1.43, which seems too high.

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

ARDC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 1.13   Max: 6.14
Current: 1.43

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund was 6.14. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 1.13.

ARDC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
77.22% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs ARDC: 1.43

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund is 10.79%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund was 13.12%. The lowest was 0.63%. And the median was 9.05%.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.68.

During the past 12 months, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund was 125.20% per year. The lowest was -3.10% per year. And the median was 4.20% per year.

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.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (NYSE:ARDC) 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.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation 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.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.72 0.00 0.55 0.85 1.41

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 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 0.50 0.76 0.99 1.31 1.58

ARDC vs FUND, NCA, NBH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation 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.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation 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.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation 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 )
=1.355/ 0.96
=1.41

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation 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 )
=0.675/ 0.427
=1.58

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.58 mean?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.58 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 6.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund ranks #722 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.58 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 6.14. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's value of 1.58 is 122.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund ranks #722 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FUND and NCA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund ranks #722 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's value of 1.58 is 122.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 6.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 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. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.58 is 122.5% 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 Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.58, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.66, compared to a current price of $12.52 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.58, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 122.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.58 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.

Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.52 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.66. GuruFocus considers Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARDC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.58 (40% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: $8.66 vs. price of $12.52 (44.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 122.5% above the Asset Management median (#722 of 935)

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

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Business Description

Address 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc is a closed-end, diversified, management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek an attractive risk adjusted level of total return, through current income and, secondarily, through capital appreciation. The Fund invests in a broad, dynamically managed portfolio of (i) senior secured loans, (ii) corporate bonds, (iii) other fixed-income instruments, and (iv) securities issued by entities commonly referred to as collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities.
43GF Score

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