MXE (Mexico Equity andome Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.08 (As of Jan. 2026) — 88% Below Median


MXE Mexico Equity and Income Fund Inc MXE
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What is Mexico Equity andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Mexico Equity andome Fund MXE +0.76% 25 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Jan. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates MXE with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Mexico Equity andome Fund ranks better than 97.64% 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. Mexico Equity andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.08.

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

MXE' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.69   Max: 0.69
Current: 0.05


During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mexico Equity andome Fund was 0.69. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.69.

MXE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
97.64% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs MXE: 0.05

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Mexico Equity andome Fund is 1.79%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Mexico Equity andome Fund was 6.27%. The lowest was 0.01%. And the median was 1.55%.

Mexico Equity andome Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.23.

During the past 12 months, Mexico Equity andome Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.50% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mexico Equity andome Fund was -87.90% per year. The lowest was -87.90% per year. And the median was -87.90% 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.


Mexico Equity andome Fund (NYSE:MXE) 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.


Mexico Equity andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Mexico Equity andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mexico Equity andome 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.

Mexico Equity andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Mexico Equity andome Fund Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.69

Mexico Equity andome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 Premium Member Only 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.08

MXE vs RSF, PGZ, JMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mexico Equity andome 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.


Mexico Equity andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Mexico Equity andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Mexico Equity andome 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.

Mexico Equity andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jul. 2025 )
=0.298/ 0.43
=0.69

Mexico Equity andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=0.234/ 2.92
=0.08

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 mean?
Mexico Equity andome Fund (MXE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mexico Equity andome Fund and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Mexico Equity andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Mexico Equity andome Fund ranks #22 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Mexico Equity andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mexico Equity andome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.69. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Mexico Equity andome Fund's value of 0.08 is 88.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mexico Equity andome Fund ranks #22 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mexico Equity andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mexico Equity andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RSF and PGZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mexico Equity andome Fund ranks #22 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mexico Equity andome Fund in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Mexico Equity andome Fund's value of 0.08 is 88.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Mexico Equity andome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Mexico Equity andome Fund 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 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. Mexico Equity andome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 88.6% 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 Mexico Equity andome Fund 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. Mexico Equity andome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mexico Equity andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Mexico Equity andome Fund (MXE) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 88.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Mexico Equity andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 5 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 Mexico Equity andome Fund (MXE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Jan. 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.

Mexico Equity andome Fund Business Description

Address c/o Equiniti Trust Company LLC, 48 Wall Street, Floor 23, New York, NY, USA, 10005
Mexico Equity and Income Fund Inc. is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that aims for long-term capital appreciation and current income. It prominently invests in equity, convertible securities, and debt issued by Mexican companies, operating across various sectors. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Mexbol and MSCI Mexico Index. The company provides a vehicle to investors who wish to invest in Mexican companies through a managed non-diversified portfolio as part of their overall investment program.
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