NCA (Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.27 (As of Feb. 2026) — 70% Below Median


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What is Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund NCA +0.43% 34 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Feb. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates NCA with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund ranks worse than 65.24% 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. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.27.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Inc is 1.03, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NCA' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.89   Max: 1.22
Current: 1.03

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund was 1.22. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.89.

NCA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
65.24% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs NCA: 1.03

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund is 3.75%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund was 4.33%. The lowest was 2.93%. And the median was 3.64%.

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.18.

During the past 12 months, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 100.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund was 5.10% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was -1.70% 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.

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund (NYSE:NCA) 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.

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nuveen California Municipal Value 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.

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Annual Data
Trend Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Aug25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.66 0.00

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Semi-Annual Data
Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.39 0.00 1.74 0.00 0.27

NCA vs SSSS, EFR, TEI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen California Municipal Value 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.

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Nuveen California Municipal Value 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.

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Aug. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Aug. 2025 )
=0.348/ -0.21
=N/A

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=0.175/ 0.66
=0.27

* 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 0.27 mean?
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund (NCA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund ranks #608 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.22. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's value of 0.27 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund ranks #608 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SSSS and EFR?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund ranks #608 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's value of 0.27 is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Nuveen California Municipal Value 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 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. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27 is 61.4% 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 Nuveen California Municipal Value 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. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund stock overvalued right now?
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund (NCA) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.27. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 61.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund (NCA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 as of Feb. 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.

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to provide current income exempt from regular federal, New York State, and New York City income taxes, and from the federal alternative minimum tax for individuals, while enhancing portfolio value relative to the municipal bond market by investing in tax-exempt municipal bonds considered underrated, undervalued, or from undervalued municipal market sectors. It may invest in municipal securities such as lease obligations and certificates of participation, which provide an undivided interest in pools of municipal leases or installment purchase agreements.
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