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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. Royce Global Value Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royce Global Value Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RGT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.09 Max: 1.26
Current: 0.02
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Royce Global Value Trust was 1.26. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.09.
RGT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 99.25% of 931
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.62
vs RGT: 0.02
During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Royce Global Value Trust was 34.29%. The lowest was 0.34%. And the median was 1.32%.
During the past 12 months, Royce Global Value Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -59.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -33.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Royce Global Value Trust was 309.70% per year. The lowest was -49.90% per year. And the median was 13.50% 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.
Royce Global Value Trust (NYSE:RGT) 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.
Royce Global Value Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Royce Global Value Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royce Global Value Trust'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.
Royce Global Value Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
RGT vs ERH, PGP, PFX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Royce Global Value 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.
Royce Global Value Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Royce Global Value Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royce Global Value Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Royce Global Value 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.
Royce Global Value Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Royce Global Value Trust (RGT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Royce Global Value Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, Royce Global Value Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Royce Global Value Trust ranks #7 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Royce Global Value Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Royce Global Value Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.26. Based on the distribution chart, Royce Global Value Trust ranks #7 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Royce Global Value Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royce Global Value Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ERH and PGP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Royce Global Value Trust ranks #7 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Royce Global Value Trust in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.62. Historically, Royce Global Value Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.26 over the past decade. 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 931 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. 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 Royce Global Value Trust 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. Royce Global Value Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royce Global Value Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Global Value Trust (RGT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.39, compared to a current price of $15.00 — trading 88.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Royce Global Value Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Royce Global Value Trust (RGT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Royce Global Value Trust (RGT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Global Value Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.00 is trading 88.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.39.
GuruFocus considers Royce Global Value Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for RGT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $133.39 vs. price of $15.00 (88.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Royce Global Value Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. The Fund spreads its investments across diversified sectors such as information technology, consumer discretionary, health care, materials, consumer staples and energy. Geographically, it has presence in the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, Canada, France, Hong Kong and Germany.
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