Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write OppETV +0.14%60 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates ETV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks better than 54.67% 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.34.
ETV'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.52 Max: 1.15
Current: 0.63
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp was 1.15. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.52.
ETV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 54.67% of 931
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs ETV: 0.63
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp was 13.68%. The lowest was 7.84%. And the median was 8.80%.
During the past 12 months, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (NYSE:ETV) 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
ETV vs STEW, RQI, BST: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp'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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks #422 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.15. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's value of 0.34 is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks #422 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to STEW and RQI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks #422 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's value of 0.34 is 51.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 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 0.70, 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 51.4% 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.29, compared to a current price of $14.58 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 51.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 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 Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.58 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.29.
GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ETV:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: $12.29 vs. price of $14.58 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.4% below the Asset Management median (#422 of 931)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ETV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Business Description
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and gains. The secondary objective of the fund is capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, designated segments of which seek to exceed the total return performance of the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ-100.
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