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South Ocean HoldingsJSE:SOH 45 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SOH with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,867 Industrial Products companies, South Ocean Holdings ranks worse than 53561.81% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-08), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of South Ocean Holdings is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-08-08), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of South Ocean Holdings is 0.00%.
JSE:SOH's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.57 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 12 months, South Ocean Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -50.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of South Ocean Holdings was 54.20% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was -15.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
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.
South Ocean Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
JSE:SOH vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Ocean Holdings'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.
South Ocean Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Ocean Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Ocean Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Aug. 08, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1867 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is South Ocean Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1867 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, South Ocean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1867 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places South Ocean Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 1.57, based on 1,867 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. 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 South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Ocean Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Ocean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.55, compared to a current price of R0.76 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Aug. 08, 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R0.76 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.55.
GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: R1.55 vs. price of R0.76 (51% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SOH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Ocean Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries manufactures electrical wires, imports and distributes electrical accessories, general-purpose insulated wire, a range of flexible conductors, steel wire armored cables, flat-twin and earth cables, aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables, aerial bundle conductors (ABC) and surface wire investment company and light fittings assembly. The operating segments of the company include Electrical cable manufacturing; and Property investments. The company earns maximum revenue from Electrical cable manufacturing segment which consists manufacturing and distribution of electric wire. The group operates in South Africa.
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