Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Above Median

What is Barings BDC Dividend Payout Ratio?

Barings BDC FRA:TRY +1.46% 57 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:TRY with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Barings BDC ranks worse than 72.82% 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. Barings BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Barings BDC Inc is 1.22, which seems too high.

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

FRA:TRY' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.04 Max: 19
Current: 1.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Barings BDC was 19.00. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.04.

FRA:TRY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
72.82% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs FRA:TRY: 1.23

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of Barings BDC is 12.28%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Barings BDC was 19.07%. The lowest was 2.43%. And the median was 10.27%.

Barings BDC's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.23.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Barings BDC was 24.00% per year. The lowest was -41.60% per year. And the median was 4.80% 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.

Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) 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.

Barings BDC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Barings BDC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barings BDC'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.

Barings BDC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Barings BDC Annual Data

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0.69

19.09

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1.07

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FRA:TRY vs PHK, OXLC, RPC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC'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.

Barings BDC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Barings BDC Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Barings BDC'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 )
	=	0.888	/	0.828
	=	1.07

Barings BDC'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 )
	=	0.225	/	0.164
	=	1.37

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.37 mean?

Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.37 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Barings BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 19.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #678 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.

Is Barings BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Barings BDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.37 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 19.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Barings BDC's value of 1.37 is 95.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #678 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Barings BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PHK and OXLC?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #678 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Barings BDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Barings BDC's value of 1.37 is 95.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Barings BDC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 19.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Barings BDC 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 931 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. Barings BDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.37 is 95.7% 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 Barings BDC 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. Barings BDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.37, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Barings BDC stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.32, compared to a current price of €7.29 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.37, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 95.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Barings BDC (FRA:TRY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.37 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 Barings BDC (FRA:TRY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.29 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.32. GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:TRY:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.37 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: €7.32 vs. price of €7.29 (0.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 95.7% above the Asset Management median (#678 of 931)

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

Barings BDC Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies PHK OXLC RPC AWF PCN MQY NXP STK BCX HTD BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT AMP LSE:III

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Address 300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202

Website https://www.barings.com

Barings BDC Inc operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company's investment objective is to generate current income by investing directly in privately held middle-market companies to help these companies fund acquisitions, growth, or refinancing. It employs fundamental credit analysis and targets investments in businesses with low levels of cyclicality and operating risk relative to other businesses in this market segment. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility.

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