KSM (DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (As of May. 2024)


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What is DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust KSM 42 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of May. 2024. GuruFocus rates KSM with a GF Score™ of 42/100.

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. DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2024 was 0.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KSM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0.7
Current: 0.7


During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust was 0.70. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

KSM's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7 vs KSM: 0.70

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust is 0.00%.

DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2024 was $0.16.

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.


DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust (NYSE:KSM) 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.


DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust'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.

DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.37 1.20 0.67 0.00 0.95

DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24
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 0.00 0.00 0.78 1.25 0.48

KSM vs EVF, IAF, CGO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust'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.


DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust 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.

DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2023 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2023 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2023 )
=0.342/ 0.36
=0.95

DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: May. 2024 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: May. 2024 )
=0.164/ 0.34
=0.48

* 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 0.48 mean?
DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust (KSM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of May. 2024. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust and its competitors.
Is DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's value of 0.48 is 31.4% below this industry median. Overall, DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EVF and IAF?
DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's value of 0.48 is 31.4% below this benchmark. 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. DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 31.4% 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 DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust 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. DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust stock overvalued right now?
DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust (KSM) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 and 31.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 42/100. 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 DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust (KSM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of May. 2024. 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.

DWS Strategic Municipalome Trust Business Description

Address 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of tax-exempt municipal securities. Its products include ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End-Funds, Money Market Funds, and others.
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