EFR (Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.89 (As of Oct. 2025) — Near Median


EFR Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust EFR
32 GF Score
Price $10.50
GF Value $5.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust EFR -0.10% 32 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89 as of Oct. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates EFR with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust ranks worse than 83.78% 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. Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.89.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust is 1.87, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

EFR' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.84   Max: 7.57
Current: 1.87

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust was 7.57. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.84.

EFR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
83.78% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs EFR: 1.87

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust is 8.88%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust was 12.69%. The lowest was 5.37%. And the median was 7.56%.

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Oct. 2025 was $0.53.

During the past 12 months, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust was 17.70% per year. The lowest was 0.20% per year. And the median was 3.60% 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.

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust (NYSE:EFR) 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.

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate 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.

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.53 0.00 0.71 0.91 1.90

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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 0.91 0.74 1.20 0.00 0.89

EFR vs KF, NBH, NCA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate 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.

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate 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.

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
=1.102/ 0.58
=1.90

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Oct. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=0.525/ 0.588
=0.89

* 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 0.89 mean?
Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust (EFR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 as of Oct. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust ranks #780 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 is near median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 7.57. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's value of 0.89 is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust ranks #780 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KF and NBH?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust ranks #780 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's value of 0.89 is 27.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 7.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate 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 0.70, 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. Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 is 27.1% 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 Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust 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. Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust (EFR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.43, compared to a current price of $10.50 — trading 93.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 27.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust (EFR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89 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.

Is Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust (EFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.50 is trading 93.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.43. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EFR:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.89 (near median its 10-year median of 0.84)
  • GF Value™: $5.43 vs. price of $10.50 (93.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.1% above the Asset Management median (#780 of 931)

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

Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the fund intends to seek capital preservation. Its portfolio of investments consists of Software, Health Care Providers & Services, Machinery, Chemicals, Professional Services, IT Services, Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, Capital Markets, Specialty Retail, Commercial Services & Supplies, and other areas. The trust invests in below investment grade floating rate loans, which are considered speculative because of the credit risk of their issuers.
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