THW (Tekla World Healthcare Fund) Total Payout Ratio: 0.59 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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THW Tekla World Healthcare Fund THW
53 GF Score
Price $13.12
GF Value $19.36
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Tekla World Healthcare Fund Total Payout Ratio?

Tekla World Healthcare Fund THW +0.15% 53 Total Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates THW with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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.

Tekla World Healthcare Fund's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59.


Tekla World Healthcare Fund Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Tekla World Healthcare Fund Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tekla World Healthcare 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.

Tekla World Healthcare Fund Total Payout Ratio Chart

Tekla World Healthcare Fund Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.64 -0.77 1.19 0.53 0.61

Tekla World Healthcare Fund Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only 0.47 0.64 -0.32 0.25 -6.73

THW vs MSIF, IQI, TWN: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Tekla World Healthcare 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.


Tekla World Healthcare Fund Total Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Tekla World Healthcare 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.

Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 18.319 + -51.811) / 55.388
=0.60

Tekla World Healthcare Fund'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 + 0 + -27.772) / -4.127
=-6.73

* 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 0.59 mean?
Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.59 as of Jul. 26, 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund and its competitors.
Is Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Tekla World Healthcare Fund's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59. Overall, Tekla World Healthcare Fund has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Total Payout Ratio compare to MSIF and IQI?
Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Total Payout Ratio of 0.59 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund and its competitors. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tekla World Healthcare Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.36, compared to a current price of $13.12 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 26, 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekla World Healthcare Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.12 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.36. GuruFocus considers Tekla World Healthcare Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for THW:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.59
  • GF Value™: $19.36 vs. price of $13.12 (32.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Tekla World Healthcare Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Tekla World Healthcare Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek current income and long-term capital appreciation. The Fund mainly invests in equity and debt securities of public and private U.S. and non-U.S. companies that the Fund's investment adviser believes have the potential for above-average growth. The company's investment portfolio includes holdings across various sub-sectors such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, healthcare providers and services, real estate investment trusts, medical devices and diagnostics, and other related areas.
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