Morgan Stanley China A Share FundCAF -0.15%24 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates CAF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund ranks better than 96.58% 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. Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CAF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.06
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund was 0.30. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.07.
CAF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.58% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs CAF: 0.06
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund was 10.83%. The lowest was 0.02%. And the median was 1.01%.
During the past 12 months, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 344.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund was 344.20% per year. The lowest was -69.40% per year. And the median was -19.30% 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.
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund (NYSE:CAF) 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.
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Morgan Stanley China A Share 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.
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
CAF vs PSBD, CION, BKT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Morgan Stanley China A Share 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.
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Morgan Stanley China A Share 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.
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund (CAF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund ranks #32 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is near median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.30. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's value of 0.07 is 90.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund ranks #32 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PSBD and CION?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund ranks #32 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's value of 0.07 is 90.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund 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 0.71, 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. Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is 90.1% 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 Morgan Stanley China A Share 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. Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund stock overvalued right now?
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund (CAF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 90.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 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 Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund (CAF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 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.
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Business Description
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc is the United States based non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek capital growth by investing a majority of its assets in A-shares of Chinese companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. Its portfolio of investments consists of investment in different sectors such as the aerospace and defense, banks, automobiles, household durables, media, pharmaceuticals, software and other sectors.
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