Eagle Capital Growth FundGRF -1.77%57 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates GRF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks better than 53.05% 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. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GRF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.47 Max: 1.19
Current: 0.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eagle Capital Growth Fund was 1.19. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.47.
GRF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 53.05% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs GRF: 0.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eagle Capital Growth Fund was 16.50%. The lowest was 3.33%. And the median was 6.84%.
During the past 12 months, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Eagle Capital Growth Fund was 126.60% per year. The lowest was -29.40% per year. And the median was 2.50% 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund (AMEX:GRF) 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Eagle Capital Growth Fund 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
GRF vs FCO, MLCI, HERZ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Eagle Capital Growth 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Eagle Capital Growth 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.
Eagle Capital Growth 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.10 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eagle Capital Growth Fund and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #439 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.10 is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.19. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's value of 1.10 is 54.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #439 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eagle Capital Growth Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FCO and MLCI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #439 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Eagle Capital Growth Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's value of 1.10 is 54.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Eagle Capital Growth Fund 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 0.71, 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. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.10 is 54.9% 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 Eagle Capital Growth Fund 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. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.10, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.98, compared to a current price of $10.01 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.10, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 54.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.10 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 Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Capital Growth Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.01 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.98.
GuruFocus considers Eagle Capital Growth Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GRF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.10 (134% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: $9.98 vs. price of $10.01 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% above the Asset Management median (#439 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. The Fund's objective is long-term growth utilizing the concept of total return for selecting investments. It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing predominantly in U.S. issuer common stock, giving preference to high-quality companies, where high quality denotes substantial operating income margins, high returns on capital, and robust balance sheets.
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