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. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
THW'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 1.05 Max: 1.63
Current: 0.66
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Tekla World Healthcare Fund was 1.63. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.05.
THW's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 52.9% of 932
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs THW: 0.66
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Tekla World Healthcare Fund was 14.64%. The lowest was 8.08%. And the median was 10.49%.
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.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund (NYSE:THW) 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.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Tekla World Healthcare 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.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
THW vs MSIF, IQI, TWN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Tekla World Healthcare 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.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Tekla World Healthcare 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.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Tekla World Healthcare Fund and its competitors. Over the past decade, Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Tekla World Healthcare Fund ranks #439 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Tekla World Healthcare Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.63. Based on the distribution chart, Tekla World Healthcare Fund ranks #439 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tekla World Healthcare Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MSIF and IQI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Tekla World Healthcare Fund ranks #439 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Tekla World Healthcare Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, Tekla World Healthcare Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.63 over the past decade. 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 0.70, based on 932 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. 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tekla World Healthcare Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.36, compared to a current price of $13.49 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekla World Healthcare Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.49 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.36.
GuruFocus considers Tekla World Healthcare Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for THW:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $19.36 vs. price of $13.49 (30.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the THW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek current income and long-term capital appreciation. The Fund mainly invests in equity and debt securities of public and private U.S. and non-U.S. companies that the Fund's investment adviser believes have the potential for above-average growth. The company's investment portfolio includes holdings across various sub-sectors such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, healthcare providers and services, real estate investment trusts, medical devices and diagnostics, and other related areas.
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