FAX (Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 11.00 (As of Apr. 2026) — 563% Above Median

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Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc FAX

51 GF Score

Price $14.34

GF Value $13.85

Valuation Fairly Valued

5 Warning Signs

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What is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund FAX -0.69% 51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 11.00 as of Apr. 2026, which is 563% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates FAX with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks worse than 86.11% 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. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 11.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc is 1.96, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FAX' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 1.66 Max: 5.5
Current: 1.96

During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund was 5.50. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.66.

FAX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
86.11% of 929 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs FAX: 1.96

As of today (2026-07-18), the Dividend Yield % of Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund is 13.81%.

During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund was 18.70%. The lowest was 7.27%. And the median was 11.38%.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.99.

During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.60% per year.

During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund was 20.50% per year. The lowest was -23.40% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (AMEX:FAX) 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.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund'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.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Annual Data

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5.50

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1.07

0.73

2.25

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Oct16	Apr17	Oct17	Apr18	Oct18	Apr19	Oct19	Apr20	Oct20	Apr21	Oct21	Apr22	Oct22	Apr23	Oct23	Apr24	Oct24	Apr25	Oct25	Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.72	0.75	0.00	1.08	11.00

FAX vs IIM, NMCO, HQL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund'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.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund'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 )
	=	1.98	/	0.88
	=	2.25

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0.99	/	0.09
	=	11.00

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 11.00 mean?

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 11.00 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund and its competitors. This is 563% above median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 5.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #800 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.

Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 11.00 is 563% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 5.50. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's value of 11.00 is 1471.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #800 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IIM and NMCO?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #800 out of 929 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's value of 11.00 is 1471.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 5.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund 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 929 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. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 11.00 is 1471.4% 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund 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. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 11.00, which is 563% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.85, compared to a current price of $14.34 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 11.00, which is 563% above median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 1471.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund'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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 11.00 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.34 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.85. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FAX:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 11.00 (563% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: $13.85 vs. price of $14.34 (3.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 1471.4% above the Asset Management median (#800 of 929)

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

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies IIM NMCO HQL GAIN LDP GUT MHD DSU MMU NDMO BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT AMP LSE:III

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103

Website http://www.abrdnfax.com

Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its principal investment objective is to seek current income along with capital appreciation. The fund invests in Asian debt securities, Australian debt securities, European debt securities and others.

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