RCS (PIMCO Strategicome Fund,) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.59 (As of Dec. 2025) — 46% Below Median

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RCS PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. RCS
45 GF Score
Price $5.30
GF Value $8.23
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PIMCO Strategicome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio?

PIMCO Strategicome Fund, RCS 45 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates RCS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Asset Management companies, PIMCO Strategicome Fund, ranks better than 54.14% 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. PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

RCS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 1.09   Max: 2.45
Current: 0.63


During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of PIMCO Strategicome Fund, was 2.45. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.09.

RCS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
54.14% of 929 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs RCS: 0.63

As of today (2026-07-18), the Dividend Yield % of PIMCO Strategicome Fund, is 9.06%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of PIMCO Strategicome Fund, was 14.34%. The lowest was 6.76%. And the median was 9.65%.

PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.24.

During the past 12 months, PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -18.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% 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.


PIMCO Strategicome Fund, (NYSE:RCS) 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.


PIMCO Strategicome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


PIMCO Strategicome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PIMCO Strategicome 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.

PIMCO Strategicome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

PIMCO Strategicome Fund, Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.50 0.00 2.45 0.90 0.75

PIMCO Strategicome Fund, Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.83 1.01 0.84 0.68 0.59

RCS vs MCR, JRS, FCT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, PIMCO Strategicome 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.


PIMCO Strategicome Fund, Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


RCS
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PIMCO Strategicome 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.

PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.524/ 0.7
=0.75

PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.24/ 0.41
=0.59

* 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 0.59 mean?
PIMCO Strategicome Fund, (RCS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on PIMCO Strategicome Fund, and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, PIMCO Strategicome Fund, ranks #426 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.45. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s value of 0.59 is 15.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PIMCO Strategicome Fund, ranks #426 out of 929 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PIMCO Strategicome Fund, has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCR and JRS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PIMCO Strategicome Fund, ranks #426 out of 929 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts PIMCO Strategicome Fund, in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s value of 0.59 is 15.7% below this benchmark. Historically, PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 0.70, PIMCO Strategicome 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 929 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. PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 15.7% 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 PIMCO Strategicome 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. PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PIMCO Strategicome Fund, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIMCO Strategicome Fund, (RCS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.23, compared to a current price of $5.30 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 15.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. PIMCO Strategicome Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 PIMCO Strategicome Fund, (RCS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Dec. 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.

Is PIMCO Strategicome Fund, (RCS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIMCO Strategicome Fund, stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.30 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.23. GuruFocus considers PIMCO Strategicome Fund, to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RCS:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.59 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.09)
  • GF Value™: $8.23 vs. price of $5.30 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.7% below the Asset Management median (#426 of 929)

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


PIMCO Strategicome Fund, Business Description

Address 1633 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10019
PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to generate a level of income that is higher than that generated by high-quality, intermediate-term U.S. debt securities. The Fund also seeks capital appreciation to the extent consistent with the objective.
45GF Score

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