RVT (Royce Small-Cap Trust) Total Payout Ratio: 0.30 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


RVT Royce Small-Cap Trust Inc RVT
59 GF Score
Price $18.19
GF Value $16.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Royce Small-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio?

Royce Small-Cap Trust RVT +1.45% 59 Total Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates RVT with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.62 (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.

Royce Small-Cap Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.30.

Royce Small-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Royce Small-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royce Small-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 Small-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio Chart

Royce Small-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 0.28 -0.18 0.22 0.30 0.04

Royce Small-Cap Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 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 0.00 0.00 0.46 1.17 0.00

RVT vs ETY, CLM, GOF: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Royce Small-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 Small-Cap Trust Total Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Royce Small-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 Small-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 Small-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 + 0) / 0
=N/A

* 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 0.30 mean?
Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Jul. 09, 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 Small-Cap Trust and its competitors.
Is Royce Small-Cap Trust's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Royce Small-Cap Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.30. Overall, Royce Small-Cap Trust has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royce Small-Cap Trust's Total Payout Ratio compare to ETY and CLM?
Royce Small-Cap Trust's Total Payout Ratio of 0.30 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 Small-Cap Trust and its competitors. Royce Small-Cap Trust's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royce Small-Cap Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.62, compared to a current price of $18.19 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.30. Royce Small-Cap Trust's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Jul. 09, 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 Small-Cap Trust (RVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Small-Cap Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.19 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.62. GuruFocus considers Royce Small-Cap Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for RVT:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.30
  • GF Value™: $16.62 vs. price of $18.19 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Royce Small-Cap Trust Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Royce Small-Cap Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company that invests in equity securities of small-cap companies. The company portfolio includes sectors such as Industrials, Financials, Information Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary.
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