Putnam Master Intermediateome TrustPIM +0.63%52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates PIM with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks worse than 71.66% 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. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.64.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust is 1.21, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PIM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 1.47 Max: 5.28
Current: 1.21
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust was 5.28. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.47.
PIM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 71.66% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs PIM: 1.21
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust was 9.45%. The lowest was 6.35%. And the median was 7.99%.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust was 4.90% per year. The lowest was -9.80% per year. And the median was -1.75% 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (NYSE:PIM) 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
PIM vs BCV, MHF, IGA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Putnam Master Intermediateome 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust 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.
* 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.64 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 5.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks #670 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.64 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 5.28. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's value of 2.64 is 271.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks #670 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BCV and MHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks #670 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's value of 2.64 is 271.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 5.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Putnam Master Intermediateome 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 0.71, based on 935 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. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.64 is 271.8% 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.64, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.28, compared to a current price of $3.17 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.64, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 271.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.64 as of Mar. 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.17 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.28.
GuruFocus considers Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PIM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.64 (80% above median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: $3.28 vs. price of $3.17 (3.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 271.8% above the Asset Management median (#670 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Business Description
Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust is a closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to provide high current income and relative stability of net asset value. The fund pursues its goal by investing in U.S. high-grade, high-yield, and international fixed-income securities with limited maturities. The fund's portfolio includes the United States Government and agency mortgage obligations; mortgage-backed securities; corporate bonds and notes, and foreign government and agency bonds and notes.
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