SWZ (Swiss Helvetia Fund) Total Payout Ratio: 2.28 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


SWZ Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc SWZ
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What is Swiss Helvetia Fund Total Payout Ratio?

Swiss Helvetia Fund SWZ 37 Total Payout Ratio is 2.28 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates SWZ with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 2 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.

Swiss Helvetia Fund's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.28.

Swiss Helvetia Fund Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Swiss Helvetia Fund Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swiss Helvetia Fund'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.

Swiss Helvetia Fund Total Payout Ratio Chart

Swiss Helvetia Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -0.30 0.43 -1.85 0.94

Swiss Helvetia Fund 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 0.81 3.09 -0.74 2.36 0.00

SWZ vs GECC, GEG, OCCI: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Swiss Helvetia Fund'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.

Swiss Helvetia Fund Total Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Swiss Helvetia Fund's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Helvetia Fund's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Swiss Helvetia Fund 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.

Swiss Helvetia Fund'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 + 24.104 + -40.866) / 17.91
=0.94

Swiss Helvetia Fund'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) / 0.618
=0.00

* 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 2.28 mean?
Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ) has a Total Payout Ratio of 2.28 as of Jul. 05, 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 Swiss Helvetia Fund and its competitors.
Is Swiss Helvetia Fund's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Swiss Helvetia Fund's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.28. Overall, Swiss Helvetia Fund has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Helvetia Fund's Total Payout Ratio compare to GECC and GEG?
Swiss Helvetia Fund's Total Payout Ratio of 2.28 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 Swiss Helvetia Fund and its competitors. Swiss Helvetia Fund's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Helvetia Fund stock overvalued right now?
Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ) has a current Total Payout Ratio of 2.28. The current Total Payout Ratio is 2.28. Swiss Helvetia Fund's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 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 Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ), the current Total Payout Ratio is 2.28 as of Jul. 05, 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.

Swiss Helvetia Fund Business Description

Address c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, 225 Pictoria Avenue, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45246
Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity and equity-linked securities of Swiss companies. It actively manages investment solutions spanning public and private markets, wealth management, and Solutions.
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