MGF (Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of May. 2026)

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What is Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund MGF 26 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates MGF with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund ranks worse than 87.21% 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. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Aberdeen Government Markets Income Fund is 2.07, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MGF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78   Med: 1.2   Max: 12.45
Current: 2.07

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund was 12.45. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 1.20.

MGF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
87.21% of 938 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.67 vs MGF: 2.07

As of today (2026-08-06), the Dividend Yield % of Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund is 8.11%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund was 10.48%. The lowest was 7.24%. And the median was 7.93%.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was $0.11.

During the past 12 months, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.10% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund was -2.20% per year. The lowest was -10.60% per year. And the median was -6.60% 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.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund (NYSE:MGF) 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.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Government Marketsome 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.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.99 0.00 0.00 12.45 1.20

Aberdeen Government Marketsome 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 2.00 0.90 3.87 0.89 0.00

MGF vs GDL, IAE, GCV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Government Marketsome 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.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Aberdeen Government Marketsome 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.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2024 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2024 )
=0.24/ 0.2
=1.20

Aberdeen Government Marketsome 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 )
=0.113/ -0.02
=N/A

* 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 0.00 mean?
Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund (MGF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund and its competitors. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 12.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund ranks #818 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 12.45. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund ranks #818 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GDL and IAE?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund ranks #818 out of 938 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Historically, Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 12.45 over the past decade. 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 0.67, based on 938 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. 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 Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund (MGF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund (MGF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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.

Aberdeen Government Marketsome Fund Business Description

Address 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02199
MFS Government Markets Income Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income. The fund invests a majority of the net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. and foreign government securities. The company invest various sectors like U.S. Treasury Securities, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Investment Grade Corporates, Municipal Bonds, Non-U.S. Government Bonds, etc, out of which maximum revenue is gained from U.S. Treasury Securities.
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