Calamos Global Dynamicome FundCHW +1.54%22 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Oct. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates CHW with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 22/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks better than 68.45% 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. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHW'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.44 Max: 1.28
Current: 0.41
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund was 1.28. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.44.
CHW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 68.45% of 932
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs CHW: 0.41
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund was 18.30%. The lowest was 6.59%. And the median was 9.41%.
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 -8.20% 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.
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (NAS:CHW) 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.
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Calamos Global Dynamicome 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.
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
CHW vs AVK, NML, VKQ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos Global Dynamicome 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.
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Calamos Global Dynamicome 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.
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Oct. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks #294 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.28. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's value of 0.18 is 74.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks #294 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AVK and NML?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks #294 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's value of 0.18 is 74.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Calamos Global Dynamicome 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 0.70, 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. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 74.3% 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 Calamos Global Dynamicome 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. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 74.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Oct. 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.
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Business Description
Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund operates as a closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is to generate a high level of current income with the objective of capital appreciation. It dynamically allocates its investment among equities, convertible bonds, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments.
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