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. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2025 was 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JEQ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.89
Current: 0.66
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund was 0.89. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.20.
JEQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7
vs JEQ: 0.66
During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund was 26.56%. The lowest was 0.69%. And the median was 1.26%.
During the past 12 months, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 57.10% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund was 170.10% per year. The lowest was -7.70% per year. And the median was 80.30% 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (NYSE:JEQ) 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Aberdeen Japan Equity 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
JEQ vs SAMG, NMT, GGZ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Japan Equity 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Aberdeen Japan Equity 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2024 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 as of Apr. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.89.
Is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.89. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's value of 0.45 is 35.7% below this industry median. Overall, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SAMG and NMT?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's value of 0.45 is 35.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Aberdeen Japan Equity 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 0.70, 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. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 35.7% 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 Aberdeen Japan Equity 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. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 35.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 4 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 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (JEQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Apr. 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to outperform over the long term, on a total return basis (including appreciation and dividends), the Tokyo Stock Price Index ("TOPIX"). The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a majority of its assets, in equity securities of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange or listed on the over-the-counter market in Japan or listed on other stock exchanges in Japan. The portfolio of investments is spread across Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Information Technology, Financials, and other sectors.
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