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. North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:NASl'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust was 0.40. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.13.
CHIX:NASl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 69.6% of 931
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs CHIX:NASl: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust was 2.63%. The lowest was 0.55%. And the median was 0.88%.
During the past 12 months, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 58.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -9.80% per year. And the median was 24.45% 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.
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust (CHIX:NASl) 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.
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
North Atlantic Smaller Inv 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.
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
CHIX:NASL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, North Atlantic Smaller Inv 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.
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
North Atlantic Smaller Inv 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.
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust (CHIX:NASL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust ranks #283 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust ranks #283 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust ranks #283 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.40 over the past decade. 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. 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 North Atlantic Smaller Inv 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. North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust stock overvalued right now?
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust (CHIX:NASL) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust (CHIX:NASL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jan. 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.
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust Business Description
North Atlantic Smaller Companies Inv Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. The company's objective is to provide capital appreciation through investment in a portfolio of smaller companies mainly based in countries bordering the North Atlantic Ocean. Its only operating segment is the Investment business. The company invests in a diversified range of companies, both quoted and unquoted, on both sides of the Atlantic.
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