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ASA Gold And Precious MetalsASA +6.87%38 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASA with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 940 Asset Management companies, ASA Gold And Precious Metals ranks worse than 106382.87% 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. ASA Gold And Precious Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in May. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for ASA Gold And Precious Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of ASA Gold And Precious Metals was 0.44. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.67 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of ASA Gold And Precious Metals was 0.48%. The lowest was 0.07%. And the median was 0.14%.
During the past 12 months, ASA Gold And Precious Metals's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 40.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of ASA Gold And Precious Metals was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
ASA Gold And Precious Metals (NYSE:ASA) 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.
ASA Gold And Precious Metals Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
ASA Gold And Precious Metals Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
ASA Gold And Precious Metals Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
ASA vs BMEZ, BTX, PDX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, ASA Gold And Precious Metals'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.
ASA Gold And Precious Metals Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ASA Gold And Precious Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASA Gold And Precious Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
ASA Gold And Precious Metals 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.
ASA Gold And Precious Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
ASA Gold And Precious Metals (ASA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ASA Gold And Precious Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ASA Gold And Precious Metals ranks #999999 out of 940 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is ASA Gold And Precious Metals' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
ASA Gold And Precious Metals' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, ASA Gold And Precious Metals ranks #999999 out of 940 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ASA Gold And Precious Metals has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASA Gold And Precious Metals' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BMEZ and BTX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ASA Gold And Precious Metals ranks #999999 out of 940 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places ASA Gold And Precious Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. 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. 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 ASA Gold And Precious Metals 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. ASA Gold And Precious Metals's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASA Gold And Precious Metals stock overvalued right now?
ASA Gold And Precious Metals (ASA) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. ASA Gold And Precious Metals' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ASA Gold And Precious Metals (ASA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 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.
ASA Gold And Precious Metals Ltd is a closed-end, non-diversified investment company. Its objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation through investing in companies engaged in the exploration for, development of projects, or mining of precious metals and minerals.
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