ZTR (Virtus Total Return Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.54 (As of Nov. 2025) — 55% Below Median

What is Virtus Total Return Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

Virtus Total Return Fund ZTR +0.88% 26 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 as of Nov. 2025, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates ZTR with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Virtus Total Return Fund ranks worse than 52.2% 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 Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.54.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Virtus Total Return Fund Inc is 0.74, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ZTR' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 1.21 Max: 6.42
Current: 0.74

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Virtus Total Return Fund was 6.42. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.21.

ZTR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
52.2% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs ZTR: 0.74

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Virtus Total Return Fund is 8.84%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Virtus Total Return Fund was 24.39%. The lowest was 3.60%. And the median was 10.51%.

Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.30.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.70% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Virtus Total Return Fund was 24.60% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was -9.00% 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 Total Return Fund (NYSE:ZTR) 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.

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Virtus Total Return Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Total Return Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Virtus Total Return Fund Annual Data

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Virtus Total Return Fund Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial												14.40	0.83	0.31	1.20	0.54

ZTR vs ASG, HPF, NXG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Virtus Total Return 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.

Virtus Total Return Fund Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Virtus Total Return Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.6	/	0.81
	=	0.74

Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.3	/	0.56
	=	0.54

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 mean?

Virtus Total Return Fund (ZTR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Virtus Total Return Fund and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 6.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtus Total Return Fund ranks #486 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.

Is Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Virtus Total Return Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 6.42. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Virtus Total Return Fund's value of 0.54 is 22.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virtus Total Return Fund ranks #486 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Virtus Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Virtus Total Return Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ASG and HPF?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Virtus Total Return Fund ranks #486 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Virtus Total Return Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Virtus Total Return Fund's value of 0.54 is 22.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Virtus Total Return Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 6.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Virtus Total Return 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 0.70, based on 931 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 Total Return Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 is 22.9% 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 Total Return 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. Virtus Total Return Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Virtus Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?

Virtus Total Return Fund (ZTR) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 22.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Virtus Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 9 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 Total Return Fund (ZTR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 as of Nov. 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.

Virtus Total Return Fund Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies ASG HPF NXG HIO CAF EMF BKT PSBD AFB RFMZ BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT AMP LSE:III

Address 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA, USA, 01301-9683

Website https://www.virtus.com

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective of capital appreciation, with current income as a secondary objective. The Fund seeks to meet its objectives through a balance of equity and fixed income investments.

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