Sprott Focus TrustFUND +0.05%43 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates FUND with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Sprott Focus Trust ranks better than 75.51% 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. Sprott Focus Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprott Focus Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FUND'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.44 Max: 10.08
Current: 0.32
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sprott Focus Trust was 10.08. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.44.
FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 75.51% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs FUND: 0.32
During the past 12 months, Sprott Focus Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sprott Focus Trust was 9.20% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 2.80% 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.
Sprott Focus Trust (NAS:FUND) 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.
Sprott Focus Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sprott Focus Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sprott Focus 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.
FUND vs ARDC, NCA, NBH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Sprott Focus 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.
Sprott Focus Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sprott Focus Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprott Focus Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Sprott Focus 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.
Sprott Focus 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.
Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sprott Focus Trust and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Sprott Focus Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 10.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprott Focus Trust ranks #229 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Sprott Focus Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sprott Focus Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 10.08. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Sprott Focus Trust's value of 0.21 is 70.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprott Focus Trust ranks #229 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sprott Focus Trust has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprott Focus Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ARDC and NCA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sprott Focus Trust ranks #229 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sprott Focus Trust in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Sprott Focus Trust's value of 0.21 is 70.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sprott Focus Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 10.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Sprott Focus Trust 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 0.71, based on 935 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. Sprott Focus Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 70.4% 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 Sprott Focus Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprott Focus Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprott Focus Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.42, compared to a current price of $9.51 — trading 62.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 70.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Sprott Focus Trust's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 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 Sprott Focus Trust (FUND), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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.
Is Sprott Focus Trust (FUND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprott Focus Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.51 is trading 62.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.42.
GuruFocus considers Sprott Focus Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FUND:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: $25.42 vs. price of $9.51 (62.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.4% below the Asset Management median (#229 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprott Focus Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. Its primary investment objective is long-term capital growth. To achieve its objective, the Fund may invest its assets in equity securities and in direct obligations of the U.S. Government or its agencies and in the non-convertible preferred stocks & debt securities of domestic and foreign companies. It invests in various sectors, of which Materials, Financials, Energy, Information technology sector account for the majority weightage.
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