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abrdn Healthcare Opportunities FundTHQ +1.95%34 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 240% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates THQ with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Asset Management companies, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund ranks worse than 106269.82% 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. abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund was 1.06. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.53.
THQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.66 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund was 12.97%. The lowest was 5.27%. And the median was 7.46%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund was 17.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% 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.
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (NYSE:THQ) 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.
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
THQ vs FFC, GGN, PEO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities 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.
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities 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.
* 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.
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.80 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund and its competitors. This is 240% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund ranks #999999 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.80 is 240% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.06. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66. abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's value of 1.80 is 172.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund ranks #999999 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FFC and GGN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund ranks #999999 out of 941 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66. abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's value of 1.80 is 172.7% above this benchmark. Historically, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.66, abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund 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 0.66, based on 941 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. abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.80 is 172.7% 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 abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.80, which is 240% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund stock overvalued right now?
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.80. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.80, which is 240% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 172.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.66. abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.80 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.
abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund is a non-diversified closed-end fund in the United States. Its investment objective is to seek current income and long-term capital appreciation through investments in U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The fund invests in equity and debt securities of public and private healthcare companies believed by the Fund's Adviser to have potential for above-average growth, and may invest in private companies and other restricted securities, including private investments in public equity and venture capital investments, provided these securities comprise 10% or less of Managed Assets.
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