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. Runway Growth Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Runway Growth Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Runway Growth Finance was 1.66. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 1.51.
RWAY's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Runway Growth Finance was 25.85%. The lowest was 1.71%. And the median was 14.32%.
During the past 12 months, Runway Growth Finance's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -18.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Runway Growth Finance was 92.70% per year. The lowest was 3.60% per year. And the median was 48.15% 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.
Runway Growth Finance (NAS:RWAY) 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.
Runway Growth Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Runway Growth Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Runway Growth Finance'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.
RWAY vs NPV, SRV, LIEN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Runway Growth Finance'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.
Runway Growth Finance Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Runway Growth Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Runway Growth Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Runway Growth Finance 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.
Runway Growth Finance'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.
Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Runway Growth Finance and its competitors. Over the past decade, Runway Growth Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Runway Growth Finance ranks #999999 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Runway Growth Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Runway Growth Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.66. Based on the distribution chart, Runway Growth Finance ranks #999999 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Runway Growth Finance has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Runway Growth Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NPV and SRV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Runway Growth Finance ranks #999999 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Runway Growth Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, Runway Growth Finance's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.66 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 0.70, based on 932 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 Runway Growth Finance 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. Runway Growth Finance'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 Runway Growth Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.50, compared to a current price of $5.48 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Runway Growth Finance's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Runway Growth Finance (RWAY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Runway Growth Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.48 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.50.
GuruFocus considers Runway Growth Finance to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for RWAY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $9.50 vs. price of $5.48 (42.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RWAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Runway Growth Finance Corp is a specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured loans to high-growth-potential companies in technology, life sciences, healthcare information and services, business services, select consumer services and products, and other high-growth industries. The company has Investments in the United States, Germany, and UK, Canada, Netherlands, with the majority of its portfolio invested in the United States. The company's investment objective is to maximize its total return to its stockholders through current income on its loan portfolio, and secondarily through capital gain on its warrants and other equity positions.
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