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. Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust was 1.94. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.48.
GLUpB.PFD's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust was 11.01%. The lowest was 5.15%. And the median was 6.59%.
During the past 12 months, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust was 24.40% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (AMEX:GLUpB.PFD) 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.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
GLUPB.PFD vs NIM, CXE, PAI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Global Utility &ome 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.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome 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.
* 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.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLUPB.PFD) 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 Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks #180 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.94. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks #180 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NIM and CXE?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks #180 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.94 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 931 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 Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust 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. Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust'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 Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLUPB.PFD) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLUPB.PFD), 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.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Business Description
Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek a consistent level of after-tax total return. It predominantly invests in stocks of companies involved to a substantial extent in providing products, services, or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, or water and infrastructure operations, and in equity securities including preferred securities of companies in other industries, in each case in such securities that are expected to pay periodic dividends.
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