FFC Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Nov. 2025) — 42% Below Median

What is Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Dividend Payout Ratio?

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated FFC +0.69% 33 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Nov. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates FFC with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated ranks worse than 53.16% 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. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.44.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated is 0.76, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FFC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.76 Max: 7.11
Current: 0.76

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated was 7.11. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.76.

FFC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
53.16% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs FFC: 0.76

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated is 7.39%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated was 11.64%. The lowest was 5.89%. And the median was 7.11%.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.57.

During the past 12 months, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated was 3.60% per year. The lowest was -12.10% per year. And the median was -4.25% 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (NYSE:FFC) 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated'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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Annual Data

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	Nov17	May18	Nov18	May19	Nov19	May20	Nov20	May21	Nov21	May22	Nov22	May23	Nov23	May24	Nov24	May25	Nov25
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial												0.52	0.30	0.36	3.26	0.44

FFC vs THQ, ACGP, NMFC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated'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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
	=	1.127	/	1.48
	=	0.76

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.573	/	1.309
	=	0.44

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 mean?

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (FFC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 7.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated ranks #497 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.

Is Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 7.11. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's value of 0.44 is 38% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated ranks #497 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to THQ and ACGP?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated ranks #497 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's value of 0.44 is 38% below this benchmark. Historically, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 7.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated 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. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 38% 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated 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. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated stock overvalued right now?

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (FFC) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 38% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (FFC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Nov. 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies THQ ACGP NMFC CGBD RMT NIE GGN NXP PFLT MYI BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Address 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101

Website https://www.preferredincome.com

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with high current income consistent with the preservation of capital. It invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities.

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