BGB (Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.95 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


BGB Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund BGB
45 GF Score
Price $11.31
GF Value $6.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund BGB 45 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates BGB with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund ranks worse than 66.85% 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. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.95.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund is 1.05, which seems too high.

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

BGB' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 0.93   Max: 26.98
Current: 1.05

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund was 26.98. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 0.93.

BGB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
66.85% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs BGB: 1.05

As of today (2026-07-11), the Dividend Yield % of Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund is 8.45%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund was 13.55%. The lowest was 6.20%. And the median was 8.69%.

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.57.

During the past 12 months, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund was 10.10% per year. The lowest was -16.20% per year. And the median was -0.55% 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.

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (NYSE:BGB) 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.

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blackstone Strategic Credit 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.

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.75 0.00 0.67 0.91 1.51

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 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 0.72 0.82 0.99 1.24 0.95

BGB vs PML, FTHY, EIM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackstone Strategic Credit 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.

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Blackstone Strategic Credit 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.

Blackstone Strategic Credit 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 )
=1.011/ 0.67
=1.51

Blackstone Strategic Credit 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 )
=0.566/ 0.599
=0.94

* 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 0.95 mean?
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (BGB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 26.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund ranks #623 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is near median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 26.98. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's value of 0.95 is 35.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund ranks #623 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PML and FTHY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund ranks #623 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's value of 0.95 is 35.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 26.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Blackstone Strategic Credit 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 0.70, based on 932 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. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is 35.7% 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 Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (BGB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.95, compared to a current price of $11.31 — trading 62.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 35.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (BGB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 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 Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (BGB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.31 is trading 62.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.95. GuruFocus considers Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BGB:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.95 (near median its 10-year median of 0.93)
  • GF Value™: $6.95 vs. price of $11.31 (62.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.7% above the Asset Management median (#623 of 932)

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

Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund Business Description

Address 345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10154
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek high current income. The secondary objective of the fund is to seek the preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its Managed Assets in senior, secured floating-rate loans. The fund also invest in second-lien loans and high yield bonds and employs financial leverage, which may increase risk to the Fund. The Fund has a limited term and absent shareholder approval to extend the life of the Fund.
45GF Score

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