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Guggenheim Active Allocation FundGUG -0.13%32 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 as of Nov. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates GUG with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Asset Management companies, Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund ranks worse than 70.61% 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. Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.64.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund is 1.13, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GUG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 0.85 Max: 1.13
Current: 1.13
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund was 1.13. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.85.
GUG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 70.61% of 929
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69
vs GUG: 1.13
During the past 4 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund was 11.13%. The lowest was 8.69%. And the median was 9.30%.
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.
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund (NYSE:GUG) 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.
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Guggenheim Active Allocation 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.
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund Annual Data
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GUG vs WIW, BGY, IGD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Guggenheim Active Allocation 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.
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Guggenheim Active Allocation 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.
* 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.
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund (GUG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund ranks #656 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.13. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's value of 0.64 is 7.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund ranks #656 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WIW and BGY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund ranks #656 out of 929 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's value of 0.64 is 7.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund 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 0.69, 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. Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64 is 7.2% 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 Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund 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. Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund stock overvalued right now?
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund (GUG) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.64. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 7.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund (GUG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.64 as of Nov. 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.
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund Business Description
Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to maximize total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The company invests in both fixed-income and other debt instruments selected from a variety of sectors and credit qualities, and may also invest in equities. It uses tactical asset allocation models to determine the optimal allocation of its assets between fixed-income and equity securities. A majority of its investments are made in corporate bonds and the rest in senior floating rate interests, asset-backed securities, preferred stocks, and other securities.
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