GRX (Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.34 (As of Dec. 2025) — 219% Above Median

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GRX Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust GRX
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What is Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust GRX +0.95% 33 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.34 as of Dec. 2025, which is 219% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates GRX with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust ranks worse than 95.58% 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. Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.34.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust is 4.58, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

GRX' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.42   Max: 30
Current: 4.58

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust was 30.00. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.42.

GRX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
95.58% of 928 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs GRX: 4.58

As of today (2026-07-25), the Dividend Yield % of Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust is 7.11%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust was 7.75%. The lowest was 1.17%. And the median was 5.45%.

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.34.

During the past 12 months, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust was 64.60% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 2.75% 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 Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust (NYSE:GRX) 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 Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx 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.

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.24 0.00 7.50 30.00 4.40

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 5.66 0.00 1.34

GRX vs BGX, IHD, HYI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx 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 Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx 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.

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.66/ 0.15
=4.40

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.34/ 0.254
=1.34

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.34 mean?
Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust (GRX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.34 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust and its competitors. This is 219% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 30.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust ranks #887 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.34 is 219% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 30.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's value of 1.34 is 94.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust ranks #887 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BGX and IHD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust ranks #887 out of 928 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's value of 1.34 is 94.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 30.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust 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 0.69, based on 928 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. Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.34 is 94.2% 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 Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.34, which is 219% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust stock overvalued right now?
Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust (GRX) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.34. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.34, which is 219% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 94.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust (GRX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.34 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 Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust Business Description

Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust operates as a diversified closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the fund is the long-term growth of capital. The fund invests at least its assets in equity securities and income-producing securities of domestic and foreign companies in the healthcare and wellness industries. It invests in various sectors, of which Health Care Providers & Services, Food, Health Care Equipment and Supplies, and Pharmaceuticals account for the majority of the weightage.
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