Templeton Dragon FundTDF +0.19%39 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates TDF with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Templeton Dragon Fund ranks better than 90.7% 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. Templeton Dragon Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Templeton Dragon Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TDF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.19 Max: 8.07
Current: 0.13
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Templeton Dragon Fund was 8.07. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.19.
TDF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 90.7% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs TDF: 0.13
During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Templeton Dragon Fund was 16.43%. The lowest was 0.57%. And the median was 8.10%.
During the past 12 months, Templeton Dragon Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 244.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -32.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Templeton Dragon Fund was 7.30% per year. The lowest was -55.10% per year. And the median was -23.55% 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.
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE:TDF) 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.
Templeton Dragon Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Templeton Dragon Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Templeton Dragon Fund'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.
TDF vs JCE, MIN, XFLT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Dragon Fund'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.
Templeton Dragon Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Templeton Dragon Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Dragon Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Templeton Dragon Fund 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.
Templeton Dragon Fund'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.
Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Templeton Dragon Fund and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Templeton Dragon Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 8.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Templeton Dragon Fund ranks #87 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Templeton Dragon Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Templeton Dragon Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 8.07. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Templeton Dragon Fund's value of 0.13 is 81.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Templeton Dragon Fund ranks #87 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Templeton Dragon Fund has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Templeton Dragon Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JCE and MIN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Templeton Dragon Fund ranks #87 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Templeton Dragon Fund in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Templeton Dragon Fund's value of 0.13 is 81.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Templeton Dragon Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 8.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Templeton Dragon Fund 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. Templeton Dragon Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 81.7% 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 Templeton Dragon Fund 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. Templeton Dragon Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Templeton Dragon Fund stock overvalued right now?
Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 81.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Templeton Dragon Fund's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 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.
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing majority of its total assets in equity securities of China companies. It invest in various sectors such as gas & consumable fuels, auto components, banks, beverages, communications equipment, healthcare equipment & supplies, restaurants & leisure, household durables and many others.
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