BMEZ (BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust) Total Payout Ratio: 0.71 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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BMEZ BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust BMEZ
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What is BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Total Payout Ratio?

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust BMEZ +1.65% 39 Total Payout Ratio is 0.71 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BMEZ with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.71.

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Total 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.

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Total Payout Ratio Chart

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.66 -0.35 3.22 11.25 0.71

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.96 2.18 -18.84 0.67 0.30

BMEZ vs BTX, PDX, ASST: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Total Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-13.978 + 0 + -40.611) / 76.969
=0.71

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (8.262 + 0 + -6.04) / -7.301
=0.30

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.71 mean?
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.71 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust and its competitors.
Is BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Total Payout Ratio too high?
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.71. Overall, BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Total Payout Ratio compare to BTX and PDX?
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's Total Payout Ratio of 0.71 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Total 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust and its competitors. BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) has a current Total Payout Ratio of 0.71. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.71. BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.71 as of Aug. 07, 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.

BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust is a closed-end fund focused on the healthcare and health sciences sector. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income through long-term capital appreciation.
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