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Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div EqEXG -0.61%54 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Apr. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates EXG with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq ranks better than 71.64% 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EXG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.67 Max: 5.73
Current: 0.35
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq was 5.73. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.67.
EXG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 71.64% of 938
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs EXG: 0.35
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq was 14.22%. The lowest was 6.85%. And the median was 8.92%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq was 2.50% per year. The lowest was -7.50% per year. And the median was -2.55% 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq (NYSE:EXG) 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
EXG vs JPC, AAMI, DBRG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq'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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq (EXG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 5.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq ranks #266 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 5.73. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's value of 0.50 is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq ranks #266 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JPC and AAMI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq ranks #266 out of 938 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's value of 0.50 is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 5.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq 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 0.67, based on 938 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 25.4% 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq (EXG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.59, compared to a current price of $9.84 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 25.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.67. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq (EXG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Apr. 2026. 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-Mgd Glbl Div Eq (EXG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.84 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.59.
GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for EXG:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.50 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
GF Value™: $16.59 vs. price of $9.84 (40.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% below the Asset Management median (#266 of 938)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and gains. The secondary focus of the fund is capital appreciation. It invests in a diversified portfolio of domestic and foreign common stocks, emphasizing dividend-paying stocks. It writes call options on one or more U.S. and foreign indices for a portion of the value of its common stock portfolio to generate current cash flow from the options premium received. Its portfolio of investments consists of capital markets, banks, internet and direct marketing retail, biotechnology, media, oil, gas, consumable fuels, and other sectors.
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