Source CapitalSOR -0.16%58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates SOR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Source Capital ranks better than 74.01% 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. Source Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Source Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SOR'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.35
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Source Capital was 0.52. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.37.
SOR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 74.01% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs SOR: 0.35
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Source Capital was 30.50% per year. The lowest was -5.70% per year. And the median was 17.05% 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.
Source Capital (NYSE:SOR) 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.
Source Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Source Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Source Capital'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.
SOR vs MCI, MYN, NAN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Source Capital'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.
Source Capital Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Source Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Source Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Source Capital'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.
Source Capital (SOR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Source Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Source Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Source Capital ranks #243 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Source Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Source Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is near median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.52. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Source Capital's value of 0.35 is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Source Capital ranks #243 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Source Capital has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Source Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCI and MYN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Source Capital ranks #243 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Source Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Source Capital's value of 0.35 is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Source Capital's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Source Capital 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 0.71, 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. Source Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 50.7% 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 Source Capital 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. Source Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Source Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Source Capital (SOR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.87, compared to a current price of $44.84 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 50.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Source Capital's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Source Capital (SOR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 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.
Is Source Capital (SOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Source Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $44.84 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.87.
GuruFocus considers Source Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SOR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (near median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: $62.87 vs. price of $44.84 (28.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% below the Asset Management median (#243 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Source Capital Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the company is to seek maximum total return for Common shareholders from both capital appreciation and investment income to the extent consistent with the protection of invested capital.
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