DHC (Diversified Healthcare Trust) Total Payout Ratio: -0.03 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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DHC Diversified Healthcare Trust DHC
54 GF Score
Price $9.16
GF Value $3.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Diversified Healthcare Trust Total Payout Ratio?

Diversified Healthcare Trust DHC -0.76% 54 Total Payout Ratio is -0.03 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates DHC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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.

Diversified Healthcare Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.03.


Diversified Healthcare Trust Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Diversified Healthcare Trust Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diversified Healthcare 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.

Diversified Healthcare Trust Total Payout Ratio Chart

Diversified Healthcare Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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Diversified Healthcare Trust Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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DHC vs LTC, MPT, SILA: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Diversified Healthcare 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.


Diversified Healthcare Trust Total Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Diversified Healthcare Trust's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diversified Healthcare Trust's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Diversified Healthcare 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.

Diversified Healthcare 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
=- (-1.145 + 0 + -9.661) / -285.886
=-0.04

Diversified Healthcare Trust's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.088 + 0 + -2.421) / -43.275
=-0.06

* 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.

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What does a Total Payout Ratio of -0.03 mean?
Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) has a Total Payout Ratio of -0.03 as of Jul. 17, 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust and its competitors.
Is Diversified Healthcare Trust's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Diversified Healthcare Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.03. Overall, Diversified Healthcare Trust has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diversified Healthcare Trust's Total Payout Ratio compare to LTC and MPT?
Diversified Healthcare Trust's Total Payout Ratio of -0.03 can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 a REITs company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the REITs 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust and its competitors. Diversified Healthcare Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diversified Healthcare Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.20, compared to a current price of $9.16 — trading 186.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -0.03. Diversified Healthcare Trust's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC), the current Total Payout Ratio is -0.03 as of Jul. 17, 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Healthcare Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.16 is trading 186.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.20. GuruFocus considers Diversified Healthcare Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHC:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -0.03
  • GF Value™: $3.20 vs. price of $9.16 (186.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Diversified Healthcare Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SNF:Germany
Address 255 Washington Street, Suite 300, Two Newton Place, Newton, MA, USA, 02458-1634
Diversified Healthcare Trust is a real estate investment trust that focuses on healthcare-related properties, including life science estates, medical offices, and senior living communities. It acquires and owns properties and is engaged in the development and implementation of medical services and technologies. The company has two reportable segments: SHOP (Senior Housing Operating Portfolio) and Medical Office and Life Science Portfolio. The SHOP segment includes managed senior living communities providing residential living and care services. The Medical Office and Life Science Portfolio segment consists of properties leased to medical providers and biotechnology laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the SHOP segment.
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