Brookfield Asset ManagementBAM -4.39%62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates BAM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Brookfield Asset Management ranks worse than 70.27% 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. Brookfield Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd is 1.17, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brookfield Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BAM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.17
Current: 1.17
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Brookfield Asset Management was 1.17. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.13.
BAM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 70.27% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs BAM: 1.17
During the past 4 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Brookfield Asset Management was 4.19%. The lowest was 1.77%. And the median was 3.05%.
During the past 12 months, Brookfield Asset Management's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) 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.
Brookfield Asset Management Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Brookfield Asset Management 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.
Brookfield Asset Management Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
BAM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Brookfield Asset Management'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.
Brookfield Asset Management Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Brookfield Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Brookfield Asset Management 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.
Brookfield Asset Management'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.
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.32 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Brookfield Asset Management and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Brookfield Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Asset Management ranks #657 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Brookfield Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Brookfield Asset Management's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.32 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 1.17. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Brookfield Asset Management's value of 1.32 is 85.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Asset Management ranks #657 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brookfield Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Asset Management's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Brookfield Asset Management ranks #657 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Brookfield Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Brookfield Asset Management's value of 1.32 is 85.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Asset Management's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Brookfield Asset Management 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. Brookfield Asset Management's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.32 is 85.9% 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 Brookfield Asset Management 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. Brookfield Asset Management's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.32, which is 17% 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 Brookfield Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.97, compared to a current price of $44.90 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.32, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 85.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Brookfield Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Brookfield Asset Management (BAM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.32 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 Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $44.90 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.97.
GuruFocus considers Brookfield Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BAM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.32 (17% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: $55.97 vs. price of $44.90 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% above the Asset Management median (#657 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookfield Asset Management is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, with USD 1.181 trillion in total managed assets, including USD 602.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has three main business segments: credit strategies (USD 363.0 billion in total AUM and USD 279.4 billion in fee-earning AUM), private equity (USD 155.0 billion/USD 48.0 billion), and real estate/real assets (USD 663.0 billion/USD 275.3 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors (90% of AUM) and high-net-worth individuals (10%), and is diversified globally, with 67% of revenue from the Americas, 20% from EMEA, and 13% from Asia-Pacific. Canada-based Brookfield Corp. owns 73% of Brookfield's outstanding Class A shares.
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