FTF (Franklin Limited Durationome Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.06 (As of Dec. 2025) — 39% Above Median

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What is Franklin Limited Durationome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust FTF 26 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.06 as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates FTF with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, Franklin Limited Durationome Trust ranks worse than 84.86% 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. Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.06.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust is 1.76, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FTF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 1.48   Max: 2.6
Current: 1.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Franklin Limited Durationome Trust was 2.60. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.48.

FTF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
84.86% of 938 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.67 vs FTF: 1.76

As of today (2026-08-16), the Dividend Yield % of Franklin Limited Durationome Trust is 12.64%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Franklin Limited Durationome Trust was 20.99%. The lowest was 6.07%. And the median was 12.06%.

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.37.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Franklin Limited Durationome Trust was 28.60% per year. The lowest was -20.10% per year. And the median was -6.60% 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.

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust (AMEX:FTF) 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.

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Limited Durationome 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.

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.99 0.00 0.86 1.48 1.76

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.80 1.42 1.54 1.54 2.06

FTF vs SRV, PSF, LGI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Franklin Limited Durationome 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.

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Franklin Limited Durationome 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.

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust'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 )
=0.738/ 0.42
=1.76

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.369/ 0.179
=2.06

* 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 2.06 mean?
Franklin Limited Durationome Trust (FTF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.06 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Franklin Limited Durationome Trust and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Limited Durationome Trust ranks #796 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.06 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 2.60. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's value of 2.06 is 207.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Limited Durationome Trust ranks #796 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Limited Durationome Trust has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SRV and PSF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Franklin Limited Durationome Trust ranks #796 out of 938 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Franklin Limited Durationome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's value of 2.06 is 207.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Franklin Limited Durationome 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.67, based on 938 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. Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.06 is 207.5% 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 Franklin Limited Durationome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.06, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Limited Durationome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Franklin Limited Durationome Trust (FTF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.06. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.06, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 207.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.67. Franklin Limited Durationome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Franklin Limited Durationome Trust (FTF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.06 as of Dec. 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.

Franklin Limited Durationome Trust Business Description

Address One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA, USA, 94403-1906
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust is a closed-end investment company based in the United States. It conducts its investment to provide high, current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. To align with its investment objective, is to invest in a diversified mix of fixed-income securities. Its portfolio is dominated by considerable investments in high-yield corporate bonds while touching upon other avenues such as senior secured floating rate corporate loans, mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, common stocks, and other short-term investments.
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