EEA (European Equity Fund, / MD) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.36 (As of Dec. 2025) — 1411% Above Median


EEA European Equity Fund, Inc / MD EEA
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What is European Equity Fund, / MD Dividend Payout Ratio?

European Equity Fund, / MD EEA -1.02% 35 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1411% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates EEA with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, European Equity Fund, / MD ranks better than 77.66% 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. European Equity Fund, / MD's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for European Equity Fund, / MD's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

EEA' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.09   Max: 0.29
Current: 0.29

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of European Equity Fund, / MD was 0.29. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.09.

EEA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
77.66% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs EEA: 0.29

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of European Equity Fund, / MD is 9.03%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of European Equity Fund, / MD was 9.03%. The lowest was 0.76%. And the median was 1.42%.

European Equity Fund, / MD's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.75.

During the past 12 months, European Equity Fund, / MD's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 334.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 39.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.40% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of European Equity Fund, / MD was 39.30% per year. The lowest was 10.40% per year. And the median was 16.65% 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.

European Equity Fund, / MD (NYSE:EEA) 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.

European Equity Fund, / MD Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

European Equity Fund, / MD Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for European Equity Fund, / MD'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.

European Equity Fund, / MD Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

European Equity Fund, / MD Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.08 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.29

European Equity Fund, / MD Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.30 0.10 0.00 0.01 1.36

EEA vs CEV, NMS, AFCG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, European Equity Fund, / MD'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.

European Equity Fund, / MD Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, European Equity Fund, / MD's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where European Equity Fund, / MD's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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European Equity Fund, / MD 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.

European Equity Fund, / MD'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 )
=0.778/ 2.7
=0.29

European Equity Fund, / MD'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 )
=0.748/ 0.55
=1.36

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.36 mean?
European Equity Fund, / MD (EEA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.36 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on European Equity Fund, / MD and its competitors. This is 1411% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, European Equity Fund, / MD's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, European Equity Fund, / MD ranks #208 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is European Equity Fund, / MD's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
European Equity Fund, / MD's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.36 is 1411% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.29. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. European Equity Fund, / MD's value of 1.36 is 94.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, European Equity Fund, / MD ranks #208 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, European Equity Fund, / MD has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does European Equity Fund, / MD's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CEV and NMS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, European Equity Fund, / MD ranks #208 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places European Equity Fund, / MD in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. European Equity Fund, / MD's value of 1.36 is 94.3% above this benchmark. Historically, European Equity Fund, / MD's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.70, European Equity Fund, / MD 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. European Equity Fund, / MD's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.36 is 94.3% 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 European Equity Fund, / MD 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. European Equity Fund, / MD's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.36, which is 1411% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is European Equity Fund, / MD stock overvalued right now?
European Equity Fund, / MD (EEA) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.36. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.36, which is 1411% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 94.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. European Equity Fund, / MD's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 European Equity Fund, / MD (EEA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.36 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.

European Equity Fund, / MD Business Description

Address 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022-6225
European Equity Fund, Inc / MD is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity and equity securities of issuers domiciled in Europe. Its portfolio of investments consists of different sectors such as industrials, financials, healthcare, consumer discretionary, materials, consumer staples, information technology, and other sectors.
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