SBI (Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56 (As of Nov. 2025) — 38% Below Median

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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Inc SBI

What is Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Dividend Payout Ratio?

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd SBI -0.26% 30 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Nov. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates SBI with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd ranks worse than 95.58% 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. Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.56.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Inc is 4.58, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SBI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 0.91 Max: 18.4
Current: 4.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd was 18.40. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.91.

SBI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
95.58% of 928 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs SBI: 4.58

As of today (2026-07-25), the Dividend Yield % of Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd is 6.54%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd was 6.68%. The lowest was 2.84%. And the median was 3.99%.

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.25.

During the past 12 months, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd was 21.40% per year. The lowest was -13.10% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd (NYSE:SBI) 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.

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Annual Data

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0.84

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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2.35	1.29	0.65	0.00	0.56

SBI vs GLU, ERH, MCN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd'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.

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.504	/	0.11
	=	4.58

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.252	/	0.45
	=	0.56

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 mean?

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd (SBI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 18.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd ranks #887 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.

Is Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 18.40. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's value of 0.56 is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd ranks #887 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GLU and ERH?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd ranks #887 out of 928 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's value of 0.56 is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 18.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd 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 0.69, based on 928 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. Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 18.8% 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 Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 38% 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 Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd stock overvalued right now?

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd (SBI) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 18.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 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 Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd (SBI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Nov. 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.

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies GLU ERH MCN PAI JHI NIM IAF ENDI PFO PCF BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT AMP LSE:III

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010

Website https://www.franklintempleton.com

Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fd Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's objective is to provide a high level of current income exempt from Federal income taxes. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in municipal obligations. In addition, under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in debt securities that are, at the time of investment, rated investment grade by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, of equivalent quality as determined by the investment manager.

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