Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund IIEOS -0.84%51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates EOS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II ranks better than 55.94% 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 Enhanced Equityome Fund II's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.51.
EOS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.33 Max: 10.5
Current: 0.62
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II was 10.50. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.33.
EOS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 55.94% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs EOS: 0.62
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II was 10.65%. The lowest was 4.39%. And the median was 6.89%.
During the past 12 months, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II was 9.50% per year. The lowest was 1.20% per year. And the median was 7.65% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II (NYSE:EOS) 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 Enhanced Equityome Fund II Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II 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.
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II Annual Data
EOS vs JFR, PSEC, NMZ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II'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 Enhanced Equityome Fund II Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II 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.
* 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 Enhanced Equityome Fund II (EOS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 10.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II ranks #412 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 10.50. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's value of 0.51 is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II ranks #412 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JFR and PSEC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II ranks #412 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's value of 0.51 is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 10.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II 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 0.71, 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. Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 28.2% 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 Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II 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. Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II (EOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.14, compared to a current price of $21.27 — trading 61.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 28.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Enhanced Equityome Fund II (EOS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 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 Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II (EOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.27 is trading 61.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.14.
GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EOS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: $13.14 vs. price of $21.27 (61.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.2% below the Asset Management median (#412 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equityome Fund II Business Description
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks. It invests in a portfolio of large and mid-cap securities in sectors such as Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Consumer Staples, Financials, Materials, and Energy.
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