MCN (XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

MCN XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund MCN
58 GF Score
Price $5.59
GF Value $8.06
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
View Full Analysis

What is XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund MCN +0.64% 58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates MCN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 928 Asset Management companies, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund ranks worse than 84.81% 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. XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund is 1.85, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MCN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 1.11   Max: 2.25
Current: 1.85


During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund was 2.25. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 1.11.

MCN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
84.81% of 928 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs MCN: 1.85

As of today (2026-07-26), the Dividend Yield % of XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund is 12.89%.

During the past 7 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund was 17.06%. The lowest was 8.52%. And the median was 10.27%.

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.36.

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.


XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund (NYSE:MCN) 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.


XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for XAI Madison Equity Premiumome 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.

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.62 1.57 0.67 2.25 0.99

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Mar26
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 1.57 5.14 2.05 2.77 1.39

MCN vs PAI, JHI, NIM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome 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.


XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


MCN
58GF Score
XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund MCN
Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome 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.

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2023 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2023 )
=0.72/ 0.73
=0.99

XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.36/ 0.26
=1.38

* 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 1.39 mean?
XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund (MCN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund ranks #787 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 2.25. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's value of 1.39 is 101.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund ranks #787 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PAI and JHI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund ranks #787 out of 928 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's value of 1.39 is 101.4% above this benchmark. Historically, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 0.69, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome 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 928 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. XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.39 is 101.4% 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 XAI Madison Equity Premiumome 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. XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund (MCN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.06, compared to a current price of $5.59 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 101.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund (MCN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.39 as of Mar. 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 XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund (MCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.59 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.06. GuruFocus considers XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MCN:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.39 (25% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: $8.06 vs. price of $5.59 (30.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 101.4% above the Asset Management median (#787 of 928)

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


XAI Madison Equity Premiumome Fund Business Description

Address 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2430, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund is an investment management company. The Fund invests in an actively managed equity portfolio comprised of individual stocks and covered call options. The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high level of current income and gains, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation.
58GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MCN

Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$5.59
Price
$8.06
GF Value