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Blackstone Secured Lending FundBXSL +1.39%51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 669% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates BXSL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Asset Management companies, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund ranks worse than 82.69% 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 Secured Lending Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund is 1.61, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BXSL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 0.91 Max: 1.61
Current: 1.61
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund was 1.61. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 0.91.
BXSL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 82.69% of 930
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69
vs BXSL: 1.61
During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund was 13.32%. The lowest was 1.85%. And the median was 9.74%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Blackstone Secured Lending Fund was 10.90% per year. The lowest was 10.90% per year. And the median was 10.90% 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 Secured Lending Fund (NYSE:BXSL) 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 Secured Lending Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund 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.
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
BXSL vs OBDC, MAIN, HASI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackstone Secured Lending 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 Secured Lending Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Blackstone Secured Lending 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.
* 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 Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Blackstone Secured Lending Fund and its competitors. This is 669% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund ranks #769 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.00 is 669% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 1.61. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's value of 7.00 is 914.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund ranks #769 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to OBDC and MAIN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund ranks #769 out of 930 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Blackstone Secured Lending Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's value of 7.00 is 914.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Blackstone Secured Lending 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 0.69, based on 930 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 Secured Lending Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.00 is 914.5% 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 Secured Lending Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.00, which is 669% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackstone Secured Lending Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.84, compared to a current price of $23.32 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.00, which is 669% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 914.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. Blackstone Secured Lending Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 9 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 Secured Lending Fund (BXSL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.00 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 Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.32 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.84.
GuruFocus considers Blackstone Secured Lending Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BXSL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 7.00 (669% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: $31.84 vs. price of $23.32 (26.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 914.5% above the Asset Management median (#769 of 930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BXSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund Business Description
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objectives of the company are to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation. The company seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in originated loans and other securities, including syndicated loans of private U.S. companies, typically in the form of first lien senior secured and unitranche loans, unsecured and subordinated loans, and other securities. The company operates as a single reportable segment and derives revenues from investing in originated loans and other securities, including broadly syndicated loans, of U.S. private companies.
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