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. Diversified Healthcare Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diversified Healthcare Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Diversified Healthcare Trust was 4.97. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 3.31.
DHC's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 0.99 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Diversified Healthcare Trust was 33.60%. The lowest was 0.43%. And the median was 4.01%.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -39.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Diversified Healthcare Trust was 27.00% per year. The lowest was -70.50% per year. And the median was 0.95% 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.
Diversified Healthcare Trust (NAS:DHC) 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.
Diversified Healthcare Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Diversified Healthcare 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.
Diversified Healthcare Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
DHC vs LTC, SILA, MPT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Diversified Healthcare 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.
Diversified Healthcare Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Diversified Healthcare Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diversified Healthcare Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Diversified Healthcare 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.
Diversified Healthcare Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Diversified Healthcare Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, Diversified Healthcare Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 4.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Diversified Healthcare Trust ranks #999999 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Diversified Healthcare Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Diversified Healthcare Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 4.97. Based on the distribution chart, Diversified Healthcare Trust ranks #999999 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diversified Healthcare Trust has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diversified Healthcare Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LTC and SILA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Diversified Healthcare Trust ranks #999999 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Diversified Healthcare Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Historically, Diversified Healthcare Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 4.97 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 a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diversified Healthcare 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.20, compared to a current price of $9.37 — trading 192.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Diversified Healthcare Trust's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Healthcare Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.37 is trading 192.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.20.
GuruFocus considers Diversified Healthcare Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.20 vs. price of $9.37 (192.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diversified Healthcare Trust is a real estate investment trust that focuses on healthcare-related properties, including life science estates, medical offices, and senior living communities. It acquires and owns properties and is engaged in the development and implementation of medical services and technologies. The company has two reportable segments: SHOP (Senior Housing Operating Portfolio) and Medical Office and Life Science Portfolio. The SHOP segment includes managed senior living communities providing residential living and care services. The Medical Office and Life Science Portfolio segment consists of properties leased to medical providers and biotechnology laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the SHOP segment.
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