KYN (Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of May. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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KYN Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc KYN
51 GF Score
Price $14.33
GF Value $24.94
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, KYN -0.21% 51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of May. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates KYN with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Asset Management companies, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks better than 72.58% 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 Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 0.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KYN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.31   Max: 1.17
Current: 0.34

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, was 1.17. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.31.

KYN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
72.58% of 930 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs KYN: 0.34

As of today (2026-07-29), the Dividend Yield % of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, is 6.98%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, was 42.12%. The lowest was 6.07%. And the median was 9.09%.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was $0.51.

During the past 12 months, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, was 17.70% per year. The lowest was -28.80% per year. And the median was 2.10% 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.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (NYSE:KYN) 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 Energy Infrastructure Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure 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.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.24 0.31 1.17 0.19 0.00

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 0.29 0.16 0.00 1.00 0.21

KYN vs PTY, GDV, NZF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure 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.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


KYN
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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure 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.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
=0.96/ -0.28
=N/A

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: May. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: May. 2026 )
=0.51/ 2.42
=0.21

* 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 0.21 mean?
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks #255 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.17. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s value of 0.21 is 69.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks #255 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PTY and GDV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks #255 out of 930 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s value of 0.21 is 69.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure 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 0.69, based on 930 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 Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 69.6% 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 Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure 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. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.94, compared to a current price of $14.33 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 69.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of May. 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 Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.33 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.94. GuruFocus considers Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KYN:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
  • GF Value™: $24.94 vs. price of $14.33 (42.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.6% below the Asset Management median (#255 of 930)

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

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Business Description

Address 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 2200, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to the stockholder. The Company invests in various sectors, which include midstream energy companies, renewable infrastructure companies, and utility companies. The company seeks to achieve its objectives by investing a majority of its total assets in the securities of Energy Infrastructure companies.
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