BCV (Bancroft Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 517% Above Median

What is Bancroft Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Bancroft Fund BCV +0.55% 24 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 517% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates BCV with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Bancroft Fund ranks better than 84.81% 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. Bancroft Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.33.

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

BCV' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.54 Max: 2.26
Current: 0.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bancroft Fund was 2.26. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.54.

BCV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
84.81% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs BCV: 0.20

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Bancroft Fund is 5.33%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bancroft Fund was 29.11%. The lowest was 4.30%. And the median was 7.63%.

Bancroft Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.70.

During the past 12 months, Bancroft Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -26.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bancroft Fund was 47.30% per year. The lowest was -26.40% per year. And the median was 11.90% 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.

Bancroft Fund (AMEX:BCV) 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.

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Bancroft Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bancroft Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Bancroft Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Bancroft Fund Annual Data

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.61	0.54	0.73	0.10	3.33

BCV vs MHF, PIM, IGA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Bancroft 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.

Bancroft Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Bancroft Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Bancroft Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Bancroft Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	1.28	/	7.37
	=	0.17

Bancroft Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.7	/	0.21
	=	3.33

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.33 mean?

Bancroft Fund (BCV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.33 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bancroft Fund and its competitors. This is 517% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Bancroft Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Bancroft Fund ranks #142 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.

Is Bancroft Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Bancroft Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.33 is 517% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 2.26. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Bancroft Fund's value of 3.33 is 369% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bancroft Fund ranks #142 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bancroft Fund has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Bancroft Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MHF and PIM?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bancroft Fund ranks #142 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Bancroft Fund in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Bancroft Fund's value of 3.33 is 369% above this benchmark. Historically, Bancroft Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Bancroft 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. Bancroft Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.33 is 369% 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 Bancroft 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. Bancroft Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.33, which is 517% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Bancroft Fund stock overvalued right now?

Bancroft Fund (BCV) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.33. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.33, which is 517% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 369% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Bancroft Fund's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 5 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 Bancroft Fund (BCV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.33 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.

Bancroft Fund Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies MHF PIM IGA WHG SPE MSD PFD MPA EVG VTN BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Other Exchanges BCVpA.PFD:USA

Address One Corporate Center, Rye, New York, NY, USA, 10580-1422

Website https://www.gabelli.com

Bancroft Fund Ltd is a diversified closed-end management company. It operates as a closed-ended equity mutual fund. The funds' main objective is to provide income and potential for capital appreciation. With the intent to achieve its objective, the company invests in convertible and equity securities. It invests across different industries such as Computer Software and Services, Energy and Utilities, Health Care among others.

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