Kayne Anderson BDCKBDC +0.52%11 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates KBDC with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Kayne Anderson BDC ranks worse than 72.94% 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. Kayne Anderson BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kayne Anderson BDC Inc is 1.25, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kayne Anderson BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KBDC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.89 Max: 1.25
Current: 1.25
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kayne Anderson BDC was 1.25. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.89.
KBDC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 72.94% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs KBDC: 1.25
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Kayne Anderson BDC (NYSE:KBDC) 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.
Kayne Anderson BDC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kayne Anderson BDC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kayne Anderson BDC'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.
KBDC vs STK, OXLC, BBN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kayne Anderson BDC'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.
Kayne Anderson BDC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kayne Anderson BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kayne Anderson BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kayne Anderson BDC 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.
Kayne Anderson BDC'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.
Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kayne Anderson BDC and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Kayne Anderson BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson BDC ranks #682 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Kayne Anderson BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kayne Anderson BDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.25. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Kayne Anderson BDC's value of 1.54 is 116.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kayne Anderson BDC ranks #682 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kayne Anderson BDC has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kayne Anderson BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to STK and OXLC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson BDC ranks #682 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kayne Anderson BDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Kayne Anderson BDC's value of 1.54 is 116.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kayne Anderson BDC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Kayne Anderson BDC 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. Kayne Anderson BDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54 is 116.9% 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 Kayne Anderson BDC 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. Kayne Anderson BDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kayne Anderson BDC stock overvalued right now?
Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.54. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 116.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Kayne Anderson BDC's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 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 Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.54 as of Mar. 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.
Kayne Anderson BDC Inc is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, investing mainly in first-lien senior secured loans, with a secondary focus on unitranche and split-lien loans to middle-market companies. Its investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation mainly through debt investments in middle-market companies.
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