Doubleline Opportunistic Credit FundDBL +0.13%43 Dividend Payout Ratio is 33.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2605% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates DBL with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund ranks worse than 85.3% 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. Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund is 2.02, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DBL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.22 Max: 10.15
Current: 2.02
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund was 10.15. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.22.
DBL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 85.3% of 932
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs DBL: 2.02
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund was 10.86%. The lowest was 6.52%. And the median was 8.61%.
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.
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund (NYSE:DBL) 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.
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit 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.
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
DBL vs EFT, BRW, ACV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit 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.
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit 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.
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund (DBL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 33.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund and its competitors. This is 2605% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 10.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund ranks #795 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 33.00 is 2605% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 10.15. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's value of 33.00 is 4614.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund ranks #795 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EFT and BRW?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund ranks #795 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's value of 33.00 is 4614.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 10.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit 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 0.70, 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. Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 33.00 is 4614.3% 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 Doubleline Opportunistic Credit 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. Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 33.00, which is 2605% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund (DBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.01, compared to a current price of $14.36 — trading 104.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 33.00, which is 2605% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 4614.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund (DBL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 33.00 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 Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund (DBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.36 is trading 104.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.01.
GuruFocus considers Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DBL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 33.00 (2605% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: $7.01 vs. price of $14.36 (104.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4614.3% above the Asset Management median (#795 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund Business Description
Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund operates as a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high total investment return by providing a high level of current income and the potential for capital appreciation. The Fund invests in debt securities, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, U.S. Government securities, corporate debt, international sovereign debt, and short-term investments.
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