Blackrock Credit Allocationome TrustBTZ +0.89%49 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates BTZ with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust ranks worse than 50.81% 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. Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.62.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Blackrock Credit Allocation Income Trust is 0.72, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BTZ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.76 Max: 2.52
Current: 0.72
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust was 2.52. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.76.
BTZ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 50.81% of 931
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs BTZ: 0.72
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust was 10.99%. The lowest was 5.59%. And the median was 7.93%.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust was 7.80% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 3.15% 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.
Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust (NYSE:BTZ) 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.
Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust 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.
Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
BTZ vs BMEZ, AIO, NRK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust'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.
Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust 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.
* 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.
Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust (BTZ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust ranks #473 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 2.52. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's value of 0.62 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust ranks #473 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BMEZ and AIO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust ranks #473 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's value of 0.62 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 2.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust has consistently been below 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 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. Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.62 is 11.4% below 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 Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust 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. Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust (BTZ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.16, compared to a current price of $10.25 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 11.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust (BTZ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 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 Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust (BTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.25 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.16.
GuruFocus considers Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BTZ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.62 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $15.16 vs. price of $10.25 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Asset Management median (#473 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blackrock Credit Allocationome Trust Business Description
Blackrock Credit Allocation Income Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek current income, current gains, and capital appreciation. The Trust invests the majority of its assets in credit-related securities, including, but not limited to, investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds (commonly referred to as junk bonds), bank loans, preferred securities, convertible bonds, or derivatives with economic characteristics similar to these credit-related securities. To a lesser extent, it also invests directly in such securities or synthetically through the use of derivatives.
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