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Gladstone InvestmentGAIN -1.72%57 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates GAIN with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Asset Management companies, Gladstone Investment ranks better than 84.39% 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. Gladstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gladstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GAIN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gladstone Investment was 0.87. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.41.
GAIN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 84.39% of 929
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs GAIN: 0.20
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gladstone Investment was 11.63%. The lowest was 5.00%. And the median was 6.92%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% 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 Gladstone Investment was 11.20% per year. The lowest was -19.80% per year. And the median was 3.10% 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.
Gladstone Investment (NAS:GAIN) 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.
Gladstone Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Gladstone Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gladstone Investment'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.
GAIN vs LDP, NMCO, IIM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gladstone Investment'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.
Gladstone Investment Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gladstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gladstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Gladstone Investment 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.
Gladstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Gladstone Investment (GAIN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gladstone Investment and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Gladstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #145 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Gladstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gladstone Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.87. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Gladstone Investment's value of 0.11 is 84.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #145 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gladstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gladstone Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LDP and NMCO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #145 out of 929 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Gladstone Investment in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Gladstone Investment's value of 0.11 is 84.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Gladstone Investment's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Gladstone Investment 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 0.70, based on 929 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. Gladstone Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 84.3% 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 Gladstone Investment 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. Gladstone Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gladstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Investment (GAIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.23, compared to a current price of $16.54 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 84.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Gladstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Gladstone Investment (GAIN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 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 Gladstone Investment (GAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.54 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.23.
GuruFocus considers Gladstone Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GAIN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.11 (73% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: $29.23 vs. price of $16.54 (43.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.3% below the Asset Management median (#145 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gladstone Investment Corp operates as an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to invest in debt and equity securities of established private businesses operating in the U.S., to achieve and grow current income by investing in debt securities of established businesses, and to provide stockholders with long-term capital appreciation in the value of its assets by investing in equity securities of established businesses. It focuses on investing in lower-middle-market private businesses.
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