RMT (Royce Micro-Cap Trust) Total Payout Ratio: 0.04 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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RMT Royce Micro-Cap Trust Inc RMT
52 GF Score
Price $13.62
GF Value $10.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Royce Micro-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio?

Royce Micro-Cap Trust RMT -0.58% 52 Total Payout Ratio is 0.04 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates RMT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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.

Royce Micro-Cap Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.04.


Royce Micro-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Royce Micro-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royce Micro-Cap 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.

Royce Micro-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio Chart

Royce Micro-Cap Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.22 -0.21 0.25 0.15 0.04

Royce Micro-Cap Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 -16.37 -0.52

RMT vs GCMG, FDUS, BUI: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Royce Micro-Cap 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.


Royce Micro-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Royce Micro-Cap Trust's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Royce Micro-Cap Trust's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Royce Micro-Cap 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.

Royce Micro-Cap 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
=- (0 + 0 + -0.673) / 18.885
=0.04

Royce Micro-Cap 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
=- (0 + 0 + 10.117) / 19.544
=-0.52

* 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 0.04 mean?
Royce Micro-Cap Trust (RMT) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.04 as of Aug. 02, 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 Royce Micro-Cap Trust and its competitors.
Is Royce Micro-Cap Trust's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Royce Micro-Cap Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.04. Overall, Royce Micro-Cap Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royce Micro-Cap Trust's Total Payout Ratio compare to GCMG and FDUS?
Royce Micro-Cap Trust's Total Payout Ratio of 0.04 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 Royce Micro-Cap Trust and its competitors. Royce Micro-Cap Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royce Micro-Cap Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Micro-Cap Trust (RMT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.44, compared to a current price of $13.62 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.04. Royce Micro-Cap Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 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 Royce Micro-Cap Trust (RMT), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.04 as of Aug. 02, 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 Royce Micro-Cap Trust (RMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Micro-Cap Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.62 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.44. GuruFocus considers Royce Micro-Cap Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RMT:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.04
  • GF Value™: $10.44 vs. price of $13.62 (30.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Royce Micro-Cap Trust Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Royce Micro-Cap Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. The company is engaged in investing in micro-cap securities. It invests in the consumer discretionary sector, including diversified consumer services, hotels, household durables, leisure products, and luxury goods. Consumer staples sector, including beverages, food, and staples retailing, food products, and personal products, Energy sector, including energy equipment and services, and oil, gas, and consumable fuels. The company also invests in other sectors, including healthcare, financials, industrials, IT, telecommunications, and materials.
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