RFM (RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.59 (As of Dec. 2025) — 35% Below Median

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RFM RiverNorth Flexible Municipal Income Fund Inc RFM
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What is RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund RFM -0.56% 30 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates RFM with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 940 Asset Management companies, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund ranks worse than 98.94% 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. RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.59.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of RiverNorth Flexible Municipal Income Fund Inc is 14.03, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

RFM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.91   Max: 14.03
Current: 14.03

During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund was 14.03. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.91.

RFM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
98.94% of 940 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.665 vs RFM: 14.03

As of today (2026-08-28), the Dividend Yield % of RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund is 7.55%.

During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund was 15.52%. The lowest was 1.70%. And the median was 8.03%.

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.56.

During the past 12 months, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.10% per year.

During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund was 40.60% per year. The lowest was -21.10% per year. And the median was 9.75% 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.

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund (NYSE:RFM) 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.

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome 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.

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund Annual Data
Trend Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.09 0.00 3.07 0.91 0.00

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund Semi-Annual Data
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 1.09 0.81 2.60 0.00 0.59

RFM vs EVF, BCIC, FMN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome 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.

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome 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.

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome 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 )
=1.135/ -0.64
=N/A

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome 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 )
=0.558/ 0.95
=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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 mean?
RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund (RFM) 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 RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 14.03. According to the industry distribution chart, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund ranks #930 out of 940 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 14.03. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's value of 0.59 is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund ranks #930 out of 940 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EVF and BCIC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund ranks #930 out of 940 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's value of 0.59 is 11.3% below this benchmark. Historically, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 14.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.67, RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome 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 0.67, based on 940 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. RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 11.3% 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 RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund stock overvalued right now?
RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund (RFM) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 11.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.67. RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund (RFM), 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.

RiverNorth Flexible Municipalome Fund Business Description

Address 360 South Rosemary Avenue, Suite 1420, West Palm Beach, FL, USA, 33401
RiverNorth Flexible Municipal Income Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income taxes. The fund's secondary investment objective is total return.
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