TBLD (Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median

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TBLD Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust TBLD
58 GF Score
Price $21.78
GF Value $29.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust TBLD +0.60% 58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates TBLD with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Asset Management companies, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust ranks better than 77.42% 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. Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TBLD' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.38   Max: 0.41
Current: 0.28


During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust was 0.41. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.38.

TBLD's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
77.42% of 930 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs TBLD: 0.28

As of today (2026-07-29), the Dividend Yield % of Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust is 5.71%.

During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust was 9.81%. The lowest was 1.07%. And the median was 7.24%.

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.63.

During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust was 81.80% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 40.90% 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.


Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust (NAS:TBLD) 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.


Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thornburgome Builder Opportunities 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.

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Annual Data
Trend Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Dividend Payout Ratio
0.00 0.00 0.38 0.34 0.41

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Semi-Annual Data
Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.38 0.93 0.26 0.30

TBLD vs CGBD, BIT, JQC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities 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.


Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Thornburgome Builder Opportunities 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.

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
=1.25/ 3.04
=0.41

Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust'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 )
=0.625/ 2.07
=0.30

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 mean?
Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust (TBLD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust ranks #210 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.41. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's value of 0.30 is 56.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust ranks #210 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CGBD and BIT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust ranks #210 out of 930 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's value of 0.30 is 56.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust 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 930 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. Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 56.5% 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 Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust 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. Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust (TBLD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.92, compared to a current price of $21.78 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 56.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust (TBLD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 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 Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust (TBLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.78 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.92. GuruFocus considers Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TBLD:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: $29.92 vs. price of $21.78 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.5% below the Asset Management median (#210 of 930)

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


Thornburgome Builder Opportunities Trust Business Description

Address c/o Thornburg Investment Management, Inc., 2300 North Ridgetop Road, Santa Fe, NM, USA, 87506
Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income. The Trust will seek to achieve its investment objective by investing, directly or indirectly, at least 80% of its Managed Assets.
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