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As of today (2026-07-24), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of National Medical Care Co is 2.61%.
As of today (2026-07-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of National Medical Care Co is 2.61%.
SAU:4005's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 54.71% of 276
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.44
vs SAU:4005: 2.61
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Medical Care Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) 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.
National Medical Care Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SAU:4005 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Medical Care Co'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.
National Medical Care Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Medical Care Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Medical Care Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
National Medical Care Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
National Medical Care Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
SAR 3.000000
2026-05-05
2026-05-06
2026-05-17
Cash Dividend
annually
SAR:SAR 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.
* 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 2.61% mean?
National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.61% as of Jul. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on National Medical Care Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Medical Care Co ranks #125 out of 276 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is National Medical Care Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
National Medical Care Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.61%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.44. National Medical Care Co's value of 2.61% is 7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Medical Care Co ranks #125 out of 276 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Medical Care Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Medical Care Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Medical Care Co ranks #125 out of 276 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts National Medical Care Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.44. National Medical Care Co's value of 2.61% is 7% above 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.44, based on 276 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. National Medical Care Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.61% is 7% above 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 National Medical Care Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Medical Care Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Medical Care Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼210.40, compared to a current price of ﷼115.00 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.61% and 7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.44. National Medical Care Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.61% as of Jul. 24, 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 National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Medical Care Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼115.00 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼210.40.
GuruFocus considers National Medical Care Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4005:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.61%
GF Value™: ﷼210.40 vs. price of ﷼115.00 (45.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#125 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Medical Care Co is engaged in the business to establish, own, equip, manage, maintain, and operate healthcare facilities and provide home health care services. The company trades medicines, medical equipment, and supplies in wholesale and retail trade. Geographically, all operations are conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company generates revenue through the Rendering of clinical services, and the Sale of pharmaceuticals.
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