Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.45 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Above Median

What is Capital Southwest Dividend Payout Ratio?

Capital Southwest FRA:SFW +0.68% 58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:SFW with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Capital Southwest ranks worse than 77.79% 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. Capital Southwest's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.45.

Warning Sign:

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

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

FRA:SFW' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.94
Current: 1.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Capital Southwest was 1.94. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.97.

FRA:SFW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
77.79% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs FRA:SFW: 1.45

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Capital Southwest is 10.63%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Capital Southwest was 17.64%. The lowest was 0.67%. And the median was 8.59%.

Capital Southwest's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.55.

During the past 12 months, Capital Southwest'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 8.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Capital Southwest was 113.90% per year. The lowest was -46.00% per year. And the median was 4.45% 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.

Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) 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.

Capital Southwest Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Capital Southwest Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Capital Southwest Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Capital Southwest Annual Data

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0.97

1.94

1.21

1.73

1.45

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.89	1.74	1.45	1.19	1.45

FRA:SFW vs BTT, QQQX, NFJ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest'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.

Capital Southwest Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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

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Capital Southwest Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Capital Southwest's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	2.382	/	1.643
	=	1.45

Capital Southwest's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.554	/	0.381
	=	1.45

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.45 mean?

Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.45 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Capital Southwest's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #725 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.

Is Capital Southwest's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Capital Southwest's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.45 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.94. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Capital Southwest's value of 1.45 is 107.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #725 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Capital Southwest's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BTT and QQQX?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #725 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Capital Southwest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Capital Southwest's value of 1.45 is 107.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Capital Southwest's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Capital Southwest 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 932 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. Capital Southwest's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.45 is 107.1% 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 Capital Southwest 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. Capital Southwest's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.45, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.16, compared to a current price of €20.70 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.45, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 107.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.45 as of Mar. 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 Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.70 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.16. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SFW:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.45 (49% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: €22.16 vs. price of €20.70 (6.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 107.1% above the Asset Management median (#725 of 932)

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

Capital Southwest Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225

Website https://www.capitalsouthwest.com

Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.

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