MCR (MFS Charterome Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.75 (As of Nov. 2025) — 31% Below Median


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What is MFS Charterome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

MFS Charterome Trust MCR -0.67% 8 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 as of Nov. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates MCR with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, MFS Charterome Trust ranks worse than 75.32% 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. MFS Charterome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.75.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of MFS Charter Income Trust is 1.28, which seems too high.

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

MCR' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 1.09   Max: 7.71
Current: 1.28

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MFS Charterome Trust was 7.71. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.09.

MCR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
75.32% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs MCR: 1.28

As of today (2026-07-09), the Dividend Yield % of MFS Charterome Trust is 9.02%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of MFS Charterome Trust was 11.90%. The lowest was 7.77%. And the median was 8.73%.

MFS Charterome Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.27.

During the past 12 months, MFS Charterome Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MFS Charterome Trust was -0.70% per year. The lowest was -8.10% per year. And the median was -4.40% per year.

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.

MFS Charterome Trust (NYSE:MCR) 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.

MFS Charterome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

MFS Charterome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MFS Charterome 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.

MFS Charterome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

MFS Charterome Trust Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 7.71 0.00 1.42 0.76 1.28

MFS Charterome Trust Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 1.33 0.80 0.73 4.47 0.75

MCR vs JRS, RCS, SCM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, MFS Charterome 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.

MFS Charterome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where MFS Charterome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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MFS Charterome 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.

MFS Charterome Trust'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 )
=0.538/ 0.42
=1.28

MFS Charterome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=0.27/ 0.36
=0.75

* 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 0.75 mean?
MFS Charterome Trust (MCR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MFS Charterome Trust and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, MFS Charterome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 7.71. According to the industry distribution chart, MFS Charterome Trust ranks #702 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is MFS Charterome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
MFS Charterome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 7.71. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. MFS Charterome Trust's value of 0.75 is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MFS Charterome Trust ranks #702 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MFS Charterome Trust has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MFS Charterome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JRS and RCS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MFS Charterome Trust ranks #702 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places MFS Charterome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. MFS Charterome Trust's value of 0.75 is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MFS Charterome Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 7.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 0.70, MFS Charterome Trust 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 0.70, 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. MFS Charterome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 7.1% 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 MFS Charterome 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. MFS Charterome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MFS Charterome Trust stock overvalued right now?
MFS Charterome Trust (MCR) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 7.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. MFS Charterome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 7 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 MFS Charterome Trust (MCR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 as of Nov. 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.

MFS Charterome Trust Business Description

Address 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02199
MFS Charter Income Trust is a United States-based closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to seek high current income, but may also consider capital appreciation. The fund invests the assets in Debt Instruments, Corporate Bonds, U.S. Government Securities, Foreign Government Securities, Securitized Instruments, Derivatives, Principal Risks, Debt Management Risk, Investment Selection Risk, Interest Rate Risk, Credit Risk, Foreign Risks, Emerging Markets Risk, Currency Risk, Leveraging Risk, Operational and Cybersecurity Risk, Active and Frequent Trading, and etc of different market countries.
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