FSCO (FS Credit Opportunities) Total Payout Ratio: 1.05 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FSCO FS Credit Opportunities Corp FSCO
44 GF Score
Price $4.91
GF Value $5.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is FS Credit Opportunities Total Payout Ratio?

FS Credit Opportunities FSCO +1.66% 44 Total Payout Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FSCO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.33 (Fairly Valued). 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.

FS Credit Opportunities's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05.


FS Credit Opportunities Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


FS Credit Opportunities Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FS Credit Opportunities'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.

FS Credit Opportunities Total Payout Ratio Chart

FS Credit Opportunities Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
-0.64 0.52 0.75 1.05

FS Credit Opportunities Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.59 0.60 1.00 0.73 1.86

FSCO vs RNP, VRTS, EMO: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, FS Credit Opportunities'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.


FS Credit Opportunities Total Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, FS Credit Opportunities's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FS Credit Opportunities's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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FS Credit Opportunities 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.

FS Credit Opportunities'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
=- (0 + 0 + -157.839) / 149.745
=1.05

FS Credit Opportunities'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
=- (0 + 0 + -79.919) / 42.961
=1.86

* 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 1.05 mean?
FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.05 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 FS Credit Opportunities and its competitors.
Is FS Credit Opportunities' Total Payout Ratio too high?
FS Credit Opportunities' current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05. Overall, FS Credit Opportunities has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FS Credit Opportunities' Total Payout Ratio compare to RNP and VRTS?
FS Credit Opportunities' Total Payout Ratio of 1.05 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 FS Credit Opportunities and its competitors. FS Credit Opportunities's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FS Credit Opportunities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.33, compared to a current price of $4.91 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05. FS Credit Opportunities' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.05 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 FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Credit Opportunities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.91 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.33. GuruFocus considers FS Credit Opportunities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FSCO:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.05
  • GF Value™: $5.33 vs. price of $4.91 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

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


FS Credit Opportunities Business Description

Address 3025 JFK Boulevard, Office 500, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
FS Credit Opportunities Corp is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to generate an attractive total return consisting of a high level of current income and capital appreciation, with a secondary objective of capital preservation. It predominantly invests in a portfolio of secured and unsecured floating and fixed-rate loans, bonds, and other types of credit instruments. The credit instruments in which it invests are typically rated below investment grade by rating agencies or would be rated below investment grade if rated. To achieve its investment objectives, the fund focuses on strategies such as Opportunistic Credit, Special Situations, and Capital Structure Solutions.
44GF Score

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