BlackRock Latin American Investment TrustLSE:BRLA -3.06%37 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRLA with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust ranks better than 91.42% on this metric.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust was 9.92%. The lowest was 1.98%. And the median was 5.22%.
During the past 12 months, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -18.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust was 51.30% per year. The lowest was -25.60% per year. And the median was 6.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust (LSE:BRLA) 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.
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust 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.
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust Annual Data
LSE:BRLA vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Latin American Investment 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.
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
BlackRock Latin American Investment 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.
* 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.
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust (LSE:BRLA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust ranks #80 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.63. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's value of 0.25 is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust ranks #80 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust ranks #80 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's value of 0.25 is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.70, BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust 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 0.70, based on 932 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. BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 64.3% 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 BlackRock Latin American Investment 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. BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust (LSE:BRLA) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 64.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 1 warning sign 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 BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust (LSE:BRLA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 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.
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust Business Description
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust PLC is an investment company. The company's objective is to achieve long-term capital growth and return by investing in quoted securities in Latin America. It follows the business model of the externally managed investment trust. The company does not have any employees and outsources activities to third-party service providers. The company invests in quoted, mid, and smaller capitalization companies. It is engaged in a single segment of business being investment business.
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