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Samudera Shipping LineSGX:S56 58 Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.46% as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:S56 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 649 Transportation companies, Samudera Shipping Line ranks better than 68.1% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-27), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Samudera Shipping Line is 4.46%.
As of today (2026-07-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Samudera Shipping Line is 3.78%.
SGX:S56's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 68.1% of 649
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.15
vs SGX:S56: 4.46
During the past 12 months, Samudera Shipping Line's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Samudera Shipping Line was 120.50% per year. The lowest was -40.20% per year. And the median was 13.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) 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.
Samudera Shipping Line Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Samudera Shipping Line Forward Dividend Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Samudera Shipping Line'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.
Samudera Shipping Line Forward Dividend Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Samudera Shipping Line's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samudera Shipping Line's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Samudera Shipping Line Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Samudera Shipping Line Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
SGD 0.021500
2026-05-07
2026-05-08
2026-05-20
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
SGD:SGD 1.000000
SGD 0.015000
2025-08-12
2025-08-13
2025-08-21
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
SGD:SGD 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 4.46% mean?
Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.46% as of Jul. 27, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Samudera Shipping Line and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #207 out of 649 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Samudera Shipping Line's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Samudera Shipping Line's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.46%. The Transportation industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.15. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 4.46% is 41.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #207 out of 649 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samudera Shipping Line has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samudera Shipping Line's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #207 out of 649 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Samudera Shipping Line in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.15. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 4.46% is 41.6% 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Transportation companies is 3.15, based on 649 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. Samudera Shipping Line's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.46% is 41.6% 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 Samudera Shipping Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samudera Shipping Line's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samudera Shipping Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.82, compared to a current price of S$0.97 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.46% and 41.6% above the Transportation industry median of 3.15. Samudera Shipping Line's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.46% as of Jul. 27, 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.97 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.82.
GuruFocus considers Samudera Shipping Line to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:S56:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.46%
GF Value™: S$0.82 vs. price of S$0.97 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% above the Transportation median (#207 of 649)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:S56 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samudera Shipping Line Ltd is a cargo transportation company that is engaged in owning and operating ocean-going ships and the provision of containerized feeder shipping services. Its segments include Container Shipping, Bulk and Tanker, and Logistics. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Container Shipping segment, which provides feeder services for the transportation of containerized cargo between Singapore as a hub port and other outgoing spoke ports in Asia, as well as inter-region and intra-region container shipping services to end users. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from South East Asia (excluding Indonesia), followed by Indonesia, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, Far East, and other regions.
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