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Samart Telcoms PCLBKK:SAMTEL +3.31%66 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21% as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:SAMTEL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿4.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 223 Telecommunication Services companies, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks worse than 62.78% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-01), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Samart Telcoms PCL is 3.21%.
As of today (2026-08-01), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Samart Telcoms PCL is 3.85%.
BKK:SAMTEL's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 62.78% of 223
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.21
vs BKK:SAMTEL: 3.21
During the past 12 months, Samart Telcoms PCL's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Samart Telcoms PCL was 128.90% per year. The lowest was -47.70% per year. And the median was 3.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Samart Telcoms PCL Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
BKK:SAMTEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Samart Telcoms PCL's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % 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.
Samart Telcoms PCL Forward Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Samart Telcoms PCL's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samart Telcoms PCL's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Samart Telcoms PCL Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
THB 0.050000
2026-03-18
2026-03-19
2026-05-15
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
THB:THB 1.000000
THB 0.070000
2025-08-27
2025-08-28
2025-09-11
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
THB:THB 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Samart Telcoms PCL's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.21% mean?
Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.21% as of Aug. 01, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #140 out of 223 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Samart Telcoms PCL's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 3.21% is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #140 out of 223 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samart Telcoms PCL has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samart Telcoms PCL's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #140 out of 223 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Samart Telcoms PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 3.21% is 23.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.21, based on 223 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.21% is 23.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿4.57, compared to a current price of ฿3.12 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21% and 23.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.21. Samart Telcoms PCL's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.21% as of Aug. 01, 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.12 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿4.57.
GuruFocus considers Samart Telcoms PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SAMTEL:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.21%
GF Value™: ฿4.57 vs. price of ฿3.12 (31.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#140 of 223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SAMTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samart Telcoms PCL is engaged in the operation of a fully-integrated telecommunications, communication network and information technology business, the provision of IT and communication system design and installation services, and communication equipment and computer distribution, repair and maintenance system. Reporting segments of the company are Network Infrastructure Solutions, Enhanced Technology Solutions and Business application. Geographically the company processes its operations in Thailand only.
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