VFL (Delaware Investments Natl Muniome) Total Payout Ratio: 2.52 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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What is Delaware Investments Natl Muniome Total Payout Ratio?

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome VFL 10 Total Payout Ratio is 2.52 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates VFL with a GF Score™ of 10/100. 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.

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.52.

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Delaware Investments Natl Muniome'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.

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome Total Payout Ratio Chart

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep24 Sep25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 -0.32 -0.37 0.19 -1.44

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.48 -0.50 1.63 5.55

VFL vs WEA, JHS, NMT: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Delaware Investments Natl Muniome'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.

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome Total Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Delaware Investments Natl Muniome's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Delaware Investments Natl Muniome's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Delaware Investments Natl Muniome 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.

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome'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 + 0 + -7.367) / -5.128
=-1.44

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome'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 + -3.683) / 0.664
=5.55

* 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 2.52 mean?
Delaware Investments Natl Muniome (VFL) has a Total Payout Ratio of 2.52 as of Aug. 25, 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 Delaware Investments Natl Muniome and its competitors.
Is Delaware Investments Natl Muniome's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Delaware Investments Natl Muniome's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.52. Overall, Delaware Investments Natl Muniome has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delaware Investments Natl Muniome's Total Payout Ratio compare to WEA and JHS?
Delaware Investments Natl Muniome's Total Payout Ratio of 2.52 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 Delaware Investments Natl Muniome and its competitors. Delaware Investments Natl Muniome's current Total Payout Ratio is 2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delaware Investments Natl Muniome stock overvalued right now?
Delaware Investments Natl Muniome (VFL) has a current Total Payout Ratio of 2.52. The current Total Payout Ratio is 2.52. Delaware Investments Natl Muniome's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 Delaware Investments Natl Muniome (VFL), the current Total Payout Ratio is 2.52 as of Aug. 25, 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.

Delaware Investments Natl Muniome Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Delaware Investments Natl Muni Income is a closed-end investment fund. The Fund's investment objective is to seek to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital. The company's product portfolio includes Mutual funds, Exchange-traded funds, Private markets, and Closed-end funds.
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