AWP (Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (As of Apr. 2026) — 56% Above Median

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What is Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund AWP -1.49% 32 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 as of Apr. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates AWP with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund ranks worse than 59.83% 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 Premier Properties Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.67.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund is 0.83, which seems too high.

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

AWP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.43   Max: 6.86
Current: 0.83


During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund was 6.86. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.43.

AWP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
59.83% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.62 vs AWP: 0.83

As of today (2026-09-09), the Dividend Yield % of Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund is 12.79%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund was 15.26%. The lowest was 7.01%. And the median was 11.06%.

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

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 Premier Properties Fund (NYSE:AWP) 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 Premier Properties Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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

Aberdeen Global Premier Properties 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 0.23 0.00 0.00 0.43 6.86

Aberdeen Global Premier Properties 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 0.56 0.35 0.00 1.09 0.67

AWP vs JOF, SCD, NAN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Aberdeen Global Premier Properties 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 Premier Properties 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 )
=1.44/ 0.21
=6.86

Aberdeen Global Premier Properties 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/ 1.08
=0.67

* 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 0.67 mean?
Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund (AWP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 6.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund ranks #557 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 6.86. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62. Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund's value of 0.67 is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund ranks #557 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JOF and SCD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund ranks #557 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62. Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund's value of 0.67 is 8.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 6.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.62, Aberdeen Global Premier Properties 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 0.62, based on 931 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 Premier Properties Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 8.1% 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 Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund (AWP) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 8.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.62. Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Premier Properties Fund (AWP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 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.

Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Aberdeen Global Premier Properties Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to seek high current income and capital appreciation. It predominantly invests in equity and debt securities of domestic and foreign issuers which are principally engaged in the real estate industry, real estate financing or control real estate assets. Its portfolio of investments consists securities of Industrial REITs, Retail REITs, Data Center REITs, Health Care REITs and others.
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