MGF (MFS Government Marketsome Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.89 (As of Nov. 2025) — 33% Below Median

What is MFS Government Marketsome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

MFS Government Marketsome Trust MGF -0.35% 34 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89 as of Nov. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates MGF with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, MFS Government Marketsome Trust ranks worse than 77.55% 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 Government Marketsome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.89.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of MFS Government Markets Income Trust is 1.44, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for MFS Government Marketsome Trust'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: 1.32 Max: 12.45
Current: 1.44

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of MFS Government Marketsome Trust was 12.45. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 1.32.

MGF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
77.55% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs MGF: 1.44

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of MFS Government Marketsome Trust is 8.08%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of MFS Government Marketsome Trust was 10.48%. The lowest was 7.24%. And the median was 7.90%.

MFS Government Marketsome Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.12.

During the past 12 months, MFS Government Marketsome Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.50% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of MFS Government Marketsome Trust was -2.20% per year. The lowest was -10.60% per year. And the median was -6.40% 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.

MFS Government Marketsome Trust (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.

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MFS Government Marketsome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MFS Government Marketsome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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MFS Government Marketsome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

MFS Government Marketsome Trust Annual Data

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, MFS Government Marketsome 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 Government Marketsome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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

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MFS Government Marketsome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

MFS Government Marketsome 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 )
	=	0.231	/	0.16
	=	1.44

MFS Government Marketsome 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 )
	=	0.115	/	0.13
	=	0.88

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 mean?

MFS Government Marketsome Trust (MGF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on MFS Government Marketsome Trust and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, MFS Government Marketsome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 12.45. According to the industry distribution chart, MFS Government Marketsome Trust ranks #722 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.

Is MFS Government Marketsome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

MFS Government Marketsome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 12.45. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. MFS Government Marketsome Trust's value of 0.89 is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MFS Government Marketsome Trust ranks #722 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MFS Government Marketsome Trust has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does MFS Government Marketsome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BCIC and GDL?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MFS Government Marketsome Trust ranks #722 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places MFS Government Marketsome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. MFS Government Marketsome Trust's value of 0.89 is 27.1% above this benchmark. Historically, MFS Government Marketsome Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 12.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 0.70, MFS Government Marketsome 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 931 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 Government Marketsome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89 is 27.1% 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 Government Marketsome 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 Government Marketsome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is MFS Government Marketsome Trust stock overvalued right now?

MFS Government Marketsome Trust (MGF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.89. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 27.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. MFS Government Marketsome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 MFS Government Marketsome Trust (MGF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.89 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 Government Marketsome Trust Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02199

Website https://www.mfs.com

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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