Credit Suisse High Yield Credit FundDHY +0.57%31 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 as of Oct. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates DHY with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund ranks worse than 82.17% 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. Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.95.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund is 1.72, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DHY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.01 Max: 12.5
Current: 1.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund was 12.50. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.01.
DHY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 82.17% of 931
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs DHY: 1.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund was 14.33%. The lowest was 7.55%. And the median was 9.80%.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% 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.
Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund (AMEX:DHY) 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.
Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Credit Suisse High Yield 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.
Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
DHY vs JRS, LGI, SABA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Credit Suisse High Yield 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.
Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Credit Suisse High Yield 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.
Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund (DHY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 as of Oct. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 12.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund ranks #765 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is near median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 12.50. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's value of 0.95 is 35.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund ranks #765 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JRS and LGI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund ranks #765 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's value of 0.95 is 35.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 12.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Credit Suisse High Yield 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 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. Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is 35.7% 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 Credit Suisse High Yield 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. Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund stock overvalued right now?
Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund (DHY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 35.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 6 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 Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund (DHY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 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.
Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund Business Description
Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's principal investment objective is to generate current income. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective, pursued to the extent consistent with the Fund's primary income objective.
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