NML (Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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NML Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc NML
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Price $10.85
GF Value $0.49
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What is Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund NML +0.74% 31 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of May. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates NML with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Asset Management companies, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund ranks better than 74.19% 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. Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 0.21.

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

NML' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.23   Max: 7.79
Current: 0.3


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund was 7.79. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.23.

NML's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
74.19% of 930 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.62 vs NML: 0.30

As of today (2026-09-10), the Dividend Yield % of Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund is 6.96%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund was 39.76%. The lowest was 2.55%. And the median was 7.97%.

Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was $0.39.

During the past 12 months, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund was 55.90% per year. The lowest was -34.60% per year. And the median was -19.40% 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.


Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund (AMEX:NML) 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.


Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Neuberger Energy Infrastructure 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.

Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.08 0.11 0.00 0.23 7.79

Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.19 0.00 0.59 0.21

NML vs DSU, MHD, BME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure 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.


Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Neuberger Energy Infrastructure 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.

Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund'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 )
=0.701/ 0.09
=7.79

Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome 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 )
=0.385/ 1.85
=0.21

* 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 0.21 mean?
Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund (NML) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 7.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund ranks #240 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is near median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 7.79. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62. Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's value of 0.21 is 66.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund ranks #240 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DSU and MHD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund ranks #240 out of 930 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62. Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's value of 0.21 is 66.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 7.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.62, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure 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 0.62, based on 930 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. Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 66.1% 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 Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund (NML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.49, compared to a current price of $10.85 — trading 2114.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 66.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.62. Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 9 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 Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund (NML), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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.

Is Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund (NML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.85 is trading 2114.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.49. GuruFocus considers Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NML:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (near median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: $0.49 vs. price of $10.85 (2114.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.1% below the Asset Management median (#240 of 930)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Neuberger Energy Infrastructure andome Fund Business Description

Address C/o Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10104-0002
Neuberger Berman Energy Infrastructure & Income Fund Inc is a closed-end investment management company based in the United States. Invest in Capital Markets, Chemicals, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Electric Utilities, Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers, Multi Utilities. Maximum is done in Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels.
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