Starwood Property TrustFRA:VSP +0.48%47 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 295% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:VSP with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 REITs companies, Starwood Property Trust ranks worse than 82.85% 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. Starwood Property Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.67.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Starwood Property Trust Inc is 2.12, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starwood Property Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VSP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 0.93 Max: 2.12
Current: 2.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Starwood Property Trust was 2.12. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 0.93.
FRA:VSP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 82.85% of 717
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs FRA:VSP: 2.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Starwood Property Trust was 20.69%. The lowest was 7.13%. And the median was 9.13%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Starwood Property Trust was 152.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Starwood Property Trust (FRA:VSP) 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.
Starwood Property Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Starwood Property Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starwood Property Trust'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.
Starwood Property Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:VSP vs RITM, BXMT, DX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Starwood Property Trust'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.
Starwood Property Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Starwood Property Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starwood Property Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Starwood Property Trust 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.
Starwood Property Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Starwood Property Trust (FRA:VSP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.67 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Starwood Property Trust and its competitors. This is 295% above median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Starwood Property Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Starwood Property Trust ranks #594 out of 717 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Starwood Property Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Starwood Property Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.67 is 295% above median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 2.12. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Starwood Property Trust's value of 3.67 is 270.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starwood Property Trust ranks #594 out of 717 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Starwood Property Trust has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starwood Property Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RITM and BXMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Starwood Property Trust ranks #594 out of 717 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Starwood Property Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Starwood Property Trust's value of 3.67 is 270.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Starwood Property Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 2.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Starwood Property Trust 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 a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 717 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. Starwood Property Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.67 is 270.7% 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 Starwood Property Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starwood Property Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.67, which is 295% above median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starwood Property Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starwood Property Trust (FRA:VSP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.31, compared to a current price of €14.69 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.67, which is 295% above median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 270.7% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. Starwood Property Trust's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Starwood Property Trust (FRA:VSP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.67 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 Starwood Property Trust (FRA:VSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starwood Property Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.69 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.31.
GuruFocus considers Starwood Property Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VSP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.67 (295% above median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: €12.31 vs. price of €14.69 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 270.7% above the REITs median (#594 of 717)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starwood Property Trust Inc is a real estate investment trust principally engaged in originating, acquiring, and managing commercial mortgage loans, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other real estate investments in the U.S., Australia, and Europe. The company has four reportable business segments: Commercial and Residential Lending, Infrastructure Lending, Property, and Investing and Servicing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Commercial and Residential Lending segment, which engages mainly in originating, acquiring, financing, and managing commercial first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages (residential loans), commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and other real estate and related debt investments.
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