EVF (Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.97 (As of Dec. 2025) — 99% Above Median


EVF Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust EVF
36 GF Score
Price $4.99
GF Value $2.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust EVF +0.32% 36 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.97 as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates EVF with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust ranks worse than 88.13% 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 Seniorome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.97.

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 Income Trust is 2.49, which seems too high.

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

EVF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.99   Max: 2.49
Current: 2.49

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust was 2.49. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.99.

EVF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
88.13% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs EVF: 2.49

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust is 9.06%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust was 13.38%. The lowest was 5.45%. And the median was 7.33%.

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.24.

During the past 12 months, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust was 20.00% per year. The lowest was -2.00% per year. And the median was 12.20% 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 Seniorome Trust (NYSE:EVF) 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 Seniorome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eaton Vance Seniorome 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 Seniorome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.37 0.00 0.94 0.98 1.48

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust 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 0.74 1.51 1.01 3.26 1.97

EVF vs RFM, FMN, IAE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Seniorome 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 Seniorome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Eaton Vance Seniorome 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 Seniorome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.564/ 0.38
=1.48

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust'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 )
=0.236/ 0.12
=1.97

* 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 1.97 mean?
Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust (EVF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.97 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust ranks #824 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.97 is 99% above median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 2.49. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's value of 1.97 is 177.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust ranks #824 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RFM and FMN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust ranks #824 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's value of 1.97 is 177.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 2.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Eaton Vance Seniorome 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 0.71, 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 Seniorome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.97 is 177.5% 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 Seniorome Trust 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 Seniorome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.97, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust (EVF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.76, compared to a current price of $4.99 — trading 80.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.97, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 177.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 Seniorome Trust (EVF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.97 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 Seniorome Trust (EVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.99 is trading 80.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.76. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EVF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.97 (99% above median its 10-year median of 0.99)
  • GF Value™: $2.76 vs. price of $4.99 (80.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 177.5% above the Asset Management median (#824 of 935)

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

Eaton Vance Seniorome Trust Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital, by investing in senior, secured floating-rate loans. The trust invests in below-investment-grade floating-rate loans, which are considered speculative because of the credit risk of their issuers. Its portfolio of investment consists of aerospace and defense, automotive, beverage, building and development, business equipment and services, cable and satellite television, and other areas.
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