KIO (KKRome Opportunities Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.10 (As of Apr. 2026) — 1186% Above Median

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KIO KKR Income Opportunities Fund KIO
36 GF Score
Price $10.98
GF Value $5.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is KKRome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

KKRome Opportunities Fund KIO -0.09% 36 Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.10 as of Apr. 2026, which is 1186% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates KIO with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Asset Management companies, KKRome Opportunities Fund ranks worse than 80.41% 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. KKRome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.10.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of KKR Income Opportunities Fund is 1.49, which seems too high.

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

KIO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.63   Max: 2.75
Current: 1.49

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of KKRome Opportunities Fund was 2.75. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.63.

KIO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
80.41% of 929 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs KIO: 1.49

As of today (2026-07-26), the Dividend Yield % of KKRome Opportunities Fund is 13.28%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of KKRome Opportunities Fund was 15.64%. The lowest was 7.45%. And the median was 10.40%.

KKRome Opportunities Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.73.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of KKRome Opportunities Fund was 5.00% per year. The lowest was -5.60% per year. And the median was -0.35% 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.

KKRome Opportunities Fund (NYSE:KIO) 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.

KKRome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

KKRome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KKRome Opportunities Fund'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.

KKRome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

KKRome Opportunities Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.40 0.00 0.62 0.60 2.75

KKRome Opportunities Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 Premium Member Only 0.44 0.95 0.00 0.82 8.10

KIO vs HPS, NBB, VVR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, KKRome Opportunities 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.

KKRome Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where KKRome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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KKRome Opportunities 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.

KKRome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
=1.458/ 0.53
=2.75

KKRome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.729/ 0.09
=8.10

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.10 mean?
KKRome Opportunities Fund (KIO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.10 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on KKRome Opportunities Fund and its competitors. This is 1186% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, KKRome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, KKRome Opportunities Fund ranks #747 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is KKRome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
KKRome Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.10 is 1186% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 2.75. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. KKRome Opportunities Fund's value of 8.10 is 1073.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KKRome Opportunities Fund ranks #747 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KKRome Opportunities Fund has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKRome Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HPS and NBB?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, KKRome Opportunities Fund ranks #747 out of 929 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places KKRome Opportunities Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. KKRome Opportunities Fund's value of 8.10 is 1073.9% above this benchmark. Historically, KKRome Opportunities Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.69, KKRome Opportunities 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 0.69, 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. KKRome Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.10 is 1073.9% 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 KKRome Opportunities 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. KKRome Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.10, which is 1186% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKRome Opportunities Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKRome Opportunities Fund (KIO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.02, compared to a current price of $10.98 — trading 118.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.10, which is 1186% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 1073.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. KKRome Opportunities Fund's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 KKRome Opportunities Fund (KIO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.10 as of Apr. 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 KKRome Opportunities Fund (KIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKRome Opportunities Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.98 is trading 118.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.02. GuruFocus considers KKRome Opportunities Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KIO:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.10 (1186% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: $5.02 vs. price of $10.98 (118.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1073.9% above the Asset Management median (#747 of 929)

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

KKRome Opportunities Fund Business Description

Address 555 California Street, 50th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94104
KKR Income Opportunities Fund operates as a closed-end registered management investment company. The Fund's main objective is to generate a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The company invests in a portfolio of loans and fixed-income instruments of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. The company will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets in loans and fixed-income instruments or other instruments, including derivative instruments, with similar economic characteristics under normal market conditions.
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