Ellsworth Growth andome FundECFPA.PFD 50 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ECFPA.PFD with a GF Score™ of 50/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks better than 77.01% 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. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ellsworth Growth andome Fund was 1.13. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.35.
ECFpA.PFD's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.71 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ellsworth Growth andome Fund was 18.99%. The lowest was 3.61%. And the median was 5.33%.
During the past 12 months, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 73.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -26.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ellsworth Growth andome Fund was 45.20% per year. The lowest was -26.90% per year. And the median was 9.40% 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.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (AMEX:ECFpA.PFD) 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.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Ellsworth Growth andome 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.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
ECFPA.PFD vs MPV, EHI, GGT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ellsworth Growth andome 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.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Ellsworth Growth andome 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.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECFPA.PFD) 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 Ellsworth Growth andome Fund and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #215 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 1.13. Based on the distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #215 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MPV and EHI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #215 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ellsworth Growth andome Fund in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Historically, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.13 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 0.71, 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. 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 Ellsworth Growth andome Fund 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. Ellsworth Growth andome 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 Ellsworth Growth andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECFPA.PFD) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECFPA.PFD), 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.
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd operate as a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide income and the potential for capital appreciation, which objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal over the long term due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. The company invests in convertible and equity securities. It invests in various sectors, such as healthcare, financial services, computer software and services, energy and utilities, real estate investment trusts, semiconductors, telecommunications, business services, food and beverage, consumer products, transportation, consumer services among others.
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