Stellus Capital Investment (FRA:GO0) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.61 (As of Jun. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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FRA:GO0 Stellus Capital Investment Corp FRA:GO0
51 GF Score
Price €7.49
GF Value €10.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Stellus Capital Investment Dividend Payout Ratio?

Stellus Capital Investment FRA:GO0 +1.93% 51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.61 as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:GO0 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Asset Management companies, Stellus Capital Investment ranks worse than 80.45% 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. Stellus Capital Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.61.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Stellus Capital Investment Corp is 1.45, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stellus Capital Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:GO0' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 0.92   Max: 2
Current: 1.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Stellus Capital Investment was 2.00. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.92.

FRA:GO0's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
80.45% of 941 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.66 vs FRA:GO0: 1.45

As of today (2026-08-26), the Dividend Yield % of Stellus Capital Investment is 16.39%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Stellus Capital Investment was 21.46%. The lowest was 7.01%. And the median was 10.25%.

Stellus Capital Investment's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.30.

During the past 12 months, Stellus Capital Investment's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Stellus Capital Investment was 15.10% per year. The lowest was -8.30% 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.

Stellus Capital Investment (FRA:GO0) 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.

Stellus Capital Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Stellus Capital Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stellus Capital Investment'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.

Stellus Capital Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Stellus Capital Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.13 2.00 0.89 1.68

Stellus Capital Investment Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.11 1.74 2.36 5.65 0.61

FRA:GO0 vs IDE, ETX, FT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Stellus Capital Investment'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.

Stellus Capital Investment Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Stellus Capital Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stellus Capital Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Stellus Capital Investment 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.

Stellus Capital Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.366/ 0.811
=1.68

Stellus Capital Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.295/ 0.486
=0.61

* 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 0.61 mean?
Stellus Capital Investment (FRA:GO0) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.61 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Stellus Capital Investment and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Stellus Capital Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #757 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Stellus Capital Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Stellus Capital Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.61 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 2.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66. Stellus Capital Investment's value of 0.61 is 7.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #757 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stellus Capital Investment has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stellus Capital Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IDE and ETX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #757 out of 941 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Stellus Capital Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66. Stellus Capital Investment's value of 0.61 is 7.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Stellus Capital Investment's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 2.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.66, Stellus Capital Investment 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 0.66, based on 941 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. Stellus Capital Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.61 is 7.6% 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 Stellus Capital Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stellus Capital Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.61, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stellus Capital Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment (FRA:GO0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.43, compared to a current price of €7.49 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.61, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 7.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.66. Stellus Capital Investment'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 Stellus Capital Investment (FRA:GO0), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.61 as of Jun. 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 Stellus Capital Investment (FRA:GO0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.49 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.43. GuruFocus considers Stellus Capital Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GO0:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.61 (34% below median its 10-year median of 0.92)
  • GF Value™: €10.43 vs. price of €7.49 (28.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.6% below the Asset Management median (#757 of 941)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GO0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Stellus Capital Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges SCM:USA
Address 4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 2200, Houston, TX, USA, 77027
Stellus Capital Investment Corp is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. It invests in private middle-market companies through first lien, second lien, and unsecured debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The company invests in various sectors, such as business services, energy, general industrial, government services, healthcare, software, and specialty finance. The business activity of the firm functions throughout the United States, and it generates revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments, capital gains, and distributions.
51GF Score

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