Lazard Global Total Return & FdLGI -0.44%57 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates LGI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks better than 51.44% 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. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LGI'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.39 Max: 1.3
Current: 0.69
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lazard Global Total Return & Fd was 1.30. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.39.
LGI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 51.44% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs LGI: 0.69
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Lazard Global Total Return & Fd was 11.55%. The lowest was 5.27%. And the median was 8.29%.
During the past 12 months, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Lazard Global Total Return & Fd was 10.60% per year. The lowest was -4.20% per year. And the median was 4.70% 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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (NYSE:LGI) 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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LGI vs SABA, JRS, PSF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd'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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd 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.
* 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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lazard Global Total Return & Fd and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks #454 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.30. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's value of 0.63 is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks #454 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SABA and JRS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks #454 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Lazard Global Total Return & Fd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's value of 0.63 is 11.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd 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 0.71, 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. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.63 is 11.3% 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 Lazard Global Total Return & Fd 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. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lazard Global Total Return & Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.01, compared to a current price of $18.04 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 11.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.63 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.04 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.01.
GuruFocus considers Lazard Global Total Return & Fd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LGI:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.63 (62% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $22.01 vs. price of $18.04 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.3% below the Asset Management median (#454 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd Business Description
Lazard Global Total Return & Inc Fd Inc is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is total return consisting of capital appreciation and income. The fund's portfolio of investments consists of different sector investments such as consumer staples, financials, consumer discretionary, healthcare, materials, sovereign debt and others.
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