DHF (BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)


DHF BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund DHF
41 GF Score
Price $2.41
GF Value $1.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund DHF +0.84% 41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DHF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund ranks worse than 73.04% 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. BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund is 1.24, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DHF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 1.1   Max: 1.92
Current: 1.24

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund was 1.92. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 1.10.

DHF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
73.04% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs DHF: 1.24

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund is 8.71%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund was 14.07%. The lowest was 6.95%. And the median was 9.02%.

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.11.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund was 0.30% per year. The lowest was -10.50% per year. And the median was -5.25% 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.

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (NYSE:DHF) 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.

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.56 0.96 1.24

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.53 5.25 0.55 0.00

DHF vs FLC, GGT, EHI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies 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.

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies 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.

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.21/ 0.17
=1.24

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.105/ -0.02
=N/A

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (DHF) 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 BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund and its competitors. Over the past decade, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund ranks #680 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.92. Based on the distribution chart, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund ranks #680 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FLC and GGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund ranks #680 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.92 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 BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies 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. BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund'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 BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (DHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.33, compared to a current price of $2.41 — trading 81.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (DHF), 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 BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (DHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.41 is trading 81.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.33. GuruFocus considers BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $1.33 vs. price of $2.41 (81.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Business Description

Address c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc, 240 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA, 10286
BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to seek high current income and its secondary objective is capital appreciation. The fund invests predominantly in fixed-income securities of below-investment-grade credit quality.
41GF Score

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