Virtus Investment PartnersVRTS -2.33%75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates VRTS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $201.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Virtus Investment Partners ranks better than 72.19% 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. Virtus Investment Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Virtus Investment Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VRTS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Virtus Investment Partners was 0.52. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.30.
VRTS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 72.19% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs VRTS: 0.37
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Virtus Investment Partners was 7.31%. The lowest was 0.97%. And the median was 2.04%.
During the past 12 months, Virtus Investment Partners's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Virtus Investment Partners was 38.40% per year. The lowest was 1.80% per year. And the median was 26.00% 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.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS) 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.
Virtus Investment Partners Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Virtus Investment Partners 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.
Virtus Investment Partners Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
VRTS vs BTZ, FRBP, TYG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Virtus Investment Partners'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.
Virtus Investment Partners Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Virtus Investment Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virtus Investment Partners's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Virtus Investment Partners 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.
Virtus Investment Partners'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.
Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Virtus Investment Partners and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Virtus Investment Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtus Investment Partners ranks #260 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Virtus Investment Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Virtus Investment Partners' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.52. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Virtus Investment Partners' value of 0.45 is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virtus Investment Partners ranks #260 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Virtus Investment Partners has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Investment Partners' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BTZ and FRBP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Virtus Investment Partners ranks #260 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Virtus Investment Partners in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Virtus Investment Partners' value of 0.45 is 36.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Virtus Investment Partners' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Virtus Investment Partners 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. Virtus Investment Partners's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 36.6% 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 Virtus Investment Partners 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. Virtus Investment Partners's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtus Investment Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.60, compared to a current price of $138.61 — trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 36.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. Virtus Investment Partners' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 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 Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Investment Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $138.61 is trading 31.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $201.60.
GuruFocus considers Virtus Investment Partners to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VRTS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $201.60 vs. price of $138.61 (31.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% below the Asset Management median (#260 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtus Investment Partners Inc provides investment management and related services to institutions and individuals. It uses a multi-manager, multi-style approach, offering investment strategies from investment managers, each having its distinct investment style, autonomous investment process, and individual brand, as well as from select unaffiliated managers for certain funds. Through its multi-manager model, the group provides investment managers with distribution, business, and operational support. The Company operates in one business segment, namely as an asset manager providing investment management and related services for individual and institutional clients.
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