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DNP Selectome FundDNP 33 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Apr. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates DNP with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Asset Management companies, DNP Selectome Fund ranks better than 66.1% 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. DNP Selectome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for DNP Selectome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DNP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.42
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of DNP Selectome Fund was 0.67. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.49.
DNP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 66.1% of 941
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.66
vs DNP: 0.42
DNP Selectome Fund (NYSE:DNP) 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.
DNP Selectome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
DNP Selectome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DNP Selectome 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.
DNP vs CNS, FHI, OTF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, DNP Selectome 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.
DNP Selectome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DNP Selectome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DNP Selectome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
DNP Selectome 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.
DNP Selectome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 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.
DNP Selectome Fund (DNP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on DNP Selectome Fund and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, DNP Selectome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, DNP Selectome Fund ranks #319 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is DNP Selectome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
DNP Selectome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.67. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66. DNP Selectome Fund's value of 0.27 is 59.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DNP Selectome Fund ranks #319 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DNP Selectome Fund has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DNP Selectome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CNS and FHI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DNP Selectome Fund ranks #319 out of 941 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts DNP Selectome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66. DNP Selectome Fund's value of 0.27 is 59.1% below this benchmark. Historically, DNP Selectome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.66, DNP Selectome 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 0.66, based on 941 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. DNP Selectome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 59.1% 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 DNP Selectome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DNP Selectome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DNP Selectome Fund stock overvalued right now?
DNP Selectome Fund (DNP) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 59.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.66. DNP Selectome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 DNP Selectome Fund (DNP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Apr. 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.
DNP Select Income Fund Inc is a closed-ended investment management fund. Its investment objectives are current income and long-term growth of income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing mainly in a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities of companies in the public utilities industry. Under normal market conditions, more than 65% of the Fund's total assets are invested in securities of public utility companies engaged in the production, transmission, or distribution of electric energy, gas, or telephone services.
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