JQC (Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.03 (As of Jan. 2026) — 26% Above Median

What is Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund JQC +0.42% 41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.03 as of Jan. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates JQC with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund ranks worse than 87.33% 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. Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.03.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund is 2.29, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JQC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 1.61 Max: 3.16
Current: 2.29

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund was 3.16. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.61.

JQC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
87.33% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs JQC: 2.29

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund is 13.08%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund was 19.43%. The lowest was 6.46%. And the median was 11.53%.

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.32.

During the past 12 months, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.70% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund was 21.00% per year. The lowest was -20.40% per year. And the median was 1.85% 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.

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund (NYSE:JQC) 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.

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Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund Annual Data

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0.93

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2.00

0.90

1.61

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Jul17	Jan18	Jul18	Jan19	Jul19	Jan20	Jul20	Jan21	Jul21	Jan22	Jul22	Jan23	Jul23	Jan24	Jul24	Jan25	Jul25	Jan26
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial													0.81	1.02	1.16	2.63	2.03

JQC vs CCD, FDUS, BIT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome 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.

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jul. 2025 )
	=	0.645	/	0.4
	=	1.61

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Jan. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Jan. 2026 )
	=	0.324	/	0.16
	=	2.03

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.03 mean?

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund (JQC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.03 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund ranks #813 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.

Is Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.03 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 3.16. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's value of 2.03 is 190% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund ranks #813 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CCD and FDUS?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund ranks #813 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's value of 2.03 is 190% above this benchmark. Historically, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 3.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome 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 0.70, 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. Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.03 is 190% 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 Nuveen Credit Strategiesome 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. Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.03, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund (JQC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.07, compared to a current price of $4.82 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.03, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 190% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund (JQC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.03 as of Jan. 2026. 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 Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund (JQC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.82 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.07. GuruFocus considers Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JQC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.03 (26% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: $3.07 vs. price of $4.82 (57% above fair value)
GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 190% above the Asset Management median (#813 of 931)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JQC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nuveen Credit Strategiesome Fund Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies CCD FDUS BIT BUI RA OIO IGR NIE PFN PFLT BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT AMP LSE:III

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606

Website https://www.nuveen.com

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide high current income and total return. The fund meets its investment objectives by investing its managed assets in senior secured and second lien loans, and its managed assets across the capital structure of companies (including equity securities) with a primary emphasis on high yield bonds, convertible securities and other forms of income-producing securities.

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