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Sudatel Telecom GroupADX:SUDATEL +0.18%41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.78 as of Jun. 2026, which is 271% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates ADX:SUDATEL with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 189 Telecommunication Services companies, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks better than 93.65% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:SUDATEL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sudatel Telecom Group was 0.52. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.21.
ADX:SUDATEL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 93.65% of 189
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs ADX:SUDATEL: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sudatel Telecom Group was 21.26%. The lowest was 3.09%. And the median was 6.55%.
Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend 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.
Sudatel Telecom Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sudatel Telecom Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend 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.
ADX:SUDATEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend 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.
Sudatel Telecom Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Sudatel Telecom Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.78 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sudatel Telecom Group and its competitors. This is 271% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks #12 out of 189 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sudatel Telecom Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.78 is 271% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.52. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52. Sudatel Telecom Group's value of 0.78 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks #12 out of 189 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sudatel Telecom Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sudatel Telecom Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Sudatel Telecom Group ranks #12 out of 189 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sudatel Telecom Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52. Sudatel Telecom Group's value of 0.78 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, Sudatel Telecom Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.52, Sudatel Telecom Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.52, based on 189 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sudatel Telecom Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.78 is 50% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sudatel Telecom Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sudatel Telecom Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.78, which is 271% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sudatel Telecom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.50, compared to a current price of د.إ0.57 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.78, which is 271% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 50% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.52. Sudatel Telecom Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.78 as of Jun. 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 Sudatel Telecom Group (ADX:SUDATEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sudatel Telecom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ0.57 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.50.
GuruFocus considers Sudatel Telecom Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:SUDATEL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.78 (271% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: د.إ0.50 vs. price of د.إ0.57 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Telecommunication Services median (#12 of 189)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:SUDATEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sudatel Telecom Group Ltd are engaged in the provision of installation, maintenance, operation of telecommunication services, infrastructure development and wire and wireless telecommunication services in Sudan and other African countries. Its has four operating segment Voice, contains mainly the airtime consumption by subscribers; Data, for which the main services are leased data transmission circuits, DSL and internet; Wholesale, contains revenue from transmission service rendered to other operators and corporate organizations; and Others, containing items which could not be linked with the main operating segments of the Group. It generate majority of revenue from Data segment. It has presence in Sudan, Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea, Conakry, UAE of which majority of revenue is from Sudan.
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