NEW GERMANY FUNDGF +1.05%35 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates GF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, NEW GERMANY FUND ranks better than 98.07% 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. NEW GERMANY FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for NEW GERMANY FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.05 Max: 1.61
Current: 0.04
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of NEW GERMANY FUND was 1.61. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.05.
GF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 98.07% of 932
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs GF: 0.04
During the past 12 months, NEW GERMANY FUND's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 105.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -42.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.90% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of NEW GERMANY FUND was 185.80% per year. The lowest was -79.50% per year. And the median was 6.50% 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.
NEW GERMANY FUND (NYSE:GF) 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.
NEW GERMANY FUND Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
NEW GERMANY FUND Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NEW GERMANY FUND'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.
GF vs BANX, WHG, WIA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, NEW GERMANY FUND'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.
NEW GERMANY FUND Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, NEW GERMANY FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NEW GERMANY FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
NEW GERMANY FUND 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.
NEW GERMANY FUND'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.
NEW GERMANY FUND (GF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on NEW GERMANY FUND and its competitors. Over the past decade, NEW GERMANY FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, NEW GERMANY FUND ranks #18 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is NEW GERMANY FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
NEW GERMANY FUND's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.61. Based on the distribution chart, NEW GERMANY FUND ranks #18 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NEW GERMANY FUND has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEW GERMANY FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BANX and WHG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, NEW GERMANY FUND ranks #18 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places NEW GERMANY FUND in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, NEW GERMANY FUND's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 1.61 over the past decade. 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 932 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. 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 NEW GERMANY FUND 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. NEW GERMANY FUND's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEW GERMANY FUND stock overvalued right now?
NEW GERMANY FUND (GF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. NEW GERMANY FUND's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 NEW GERMANY FUND (GF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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.
NEW GERMANY FUND INC is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. As the investment objective, the fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment in middle-market German equities. The fund's portfolio of investments includes investments in different sectors such as the industrials, information technology, materials, consumer discretionary, Communication Services, Financials, Consumer Staples, Real Estate, Utilities, Healthcare, Energy, and others. Its portfolio is geographically diversified across the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg.
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