ECAT (BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.42 (As of Dec. 2025) — 65% Above Median


ECAT BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust ECAT
56 GF Score
Price $15.28
GF Value $14.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust ECAT -0.46% 56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates ECAT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust ranks worse than 81.18% 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. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.42.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust is 1.65, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ECAT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.65
Current: 1.65

During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust was 1.65. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.86.

ECAT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.18% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs ECAT: 1.65

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust is 22.07%.

During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust was 26.40%. The lowest was 0.54%. And the median was 8.43%.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.72.

During the past 12 months, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 43.40% per year.

During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust was 205.80% per year. The lowest was 43.40% per year. And the median was 124.60% 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.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE:ECAT) 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.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust'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.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
0.13 0.00 0.51 1.21 1.64

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.95 0.82 2.97 1.94 1.42

ECAT vs QQQX, CET, GAM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation 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.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation 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.

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=3.537/ 2.163
=1.64

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.717/ 1.21
=1.42

* 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 1.42 mean?
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.42 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust ranks #759 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.42 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.65. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's value of 1.42 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust ranks #759 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to QQQX and CET?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust ranks #759 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's value of 1.42 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 0.71, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust 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 0.71, based on 935 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. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.42 is 100% 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 BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.42, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.41, compared to a current price of $15.28 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.42, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 100% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.42 as of Dec. 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.

Is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.28 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.41. GuruFocus considers BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ECAT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.42 (65% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: $14.41 vs. price of $15.28 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Asset Management median (#759 of 935)

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

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust is a non-diversified, closed-ended management investment company. The Trust's investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation.
56GF Score

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