SLRC (SLR Investment) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.32 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median

What is SLR Investment Dividend Payout Ratio?

SLR Investment SLRC +0.25% 58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates SLRC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, SLR Investment ranks worse than 63.32% 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. SLR Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of SLR Investment Corp is 1.00, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for SLR Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SLRC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1.1 Max: 4.69
Current: 1

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SLR Investment was 4.69. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.10.

SLRC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
63.32% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs SLRC: 1.00

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of SLR Investment is 12.58%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SLR Investment was 16.79%. The lowest was 7.01%. And the median was 9.30%.

SLR Investment's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.41.

During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SLR Investment was 0.80% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

SLR Investment (NAS:SLRC) 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.

SLR Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

SLR Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SLR Investment'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.

SLR Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

SLR Investment Annual Data

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1.16

4.69

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0.93

0.97

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SLRC vs JQC, OIO, FDUS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, SLR Investment'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.

SLR Investment Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where SLR Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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SLR Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

SLR Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.64	/	1.7
	=	0.96

SLR Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.41	/	0.31
	=	1.32

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.32 mean?

SLR Investment (SLRC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.32 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SLR Investment and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, SLR Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 4.69. According to the industry distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #592 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.

Is SLR Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

SLR Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.32 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 4.69. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. SLR Investment's value of 1.32 is 85.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #592 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SLR Investment has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does SLR Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JQC and OIO?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #592 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places SLR Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. SLR Investment's value of 1.32 is 85.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SLR Investment's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 4.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 0.71, SLR Investment has consistently been above 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 0.71, based on 935 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. SLR Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.32 is 85.9% above 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 SLR Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SLR Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.32, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is SLR Investment stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLR Investment (SLRC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.14, compared to a current price of $12.24 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.32, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 85.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. SLR Investment's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 SLR Investment (SLRC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.32 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 SLR Investment (SLRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLR Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.24 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.14. GuruFocus considers SLR Investment to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SLRC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.32 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: $21.14 vs. price of $12.24 (42.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 85.9% above the Asset Management median (#592 of 935)

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

SLR Investment Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies JQC OIO FDUS RA BIT IGR PEO BTO CCD MYI BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Other Exchanges 0L7O:UK ZSL:Germany

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Website https://www.slrinvestmentcorp.com

SLR Investment Corp is a closed-end externally managed, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company. It provides U.S. middle market businesses and intermediaries with bespoke debt financing solutions to fund working capital, acquisition, refinancing and growth capital requirements. The company's investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company invests principally in leveraged middle-market companies in the form of senior secured loans, financing leases, and to a lesser extent, unsecured loans and equity securities.

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