Petra Education Co (AMM:PEDC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 250% Above Median

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Petra Education Co AMM:PEDC

94 GF Score

Price JOD4.04

GF Value JOD3.93

Valuation Fairly Valued

5 Warning Signs

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What is Petra Education Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Petra Education Co AMM:PEDC 94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 250% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates AMM:PEDC with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD3.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Education companies, Petra Education Co ranks worse than 75.47% 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. Petra Education Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Petra Education Co is 0.86, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Petra Education Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AMM:PEDC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 0.68 Max: 0.86
Current: 0.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Petra Education Co was 0.86. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.68.

AMM:PEDC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
75.47% of 106 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.495 vs AMM:PEDC: 0.86

As of today (2026-07-20), the Dividend Yield % of Petra Education Co is 6.19%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Petra Education Co was 7.22%. The lowest was 2.38%. And the median was 4.88%.

Petra Education Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD0.25.

During the past 12 months, Petra Education Co'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 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Petra Education Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -24.60% per year. And the median was -5.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Petra Education Co (AMM:PEDC) 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.

Petra Education Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Petra Education Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petra Education Co'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.

Petra Education Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Petra Education Co Annual Data

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0.70

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.92	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.38

AMM:PEDC vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Petra Education Co'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.

Petra Education Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Petra Education Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Petra Education Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Petra Education Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Petra Education Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.2	/	0.284
	=	0.70

Petra Education Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.25	/	0.105
	=	2.38

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.38 mean?

Petra Education Co (AMM:PEDC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.38 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Petra Education Co and its competitors. This is 250% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Petra Education Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Petra Education Co ranks #80 out of 106 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.

Is Petra Education Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Petra Education Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.38 is 250% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 0.86. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Petra Education Co's value of 2.38 is 380.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petra Education Co ranks #80 out of 106 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Petra Education Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Petra Education Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?

According to the Education industry distribution chart, Petra Education Co ranks #80 out of 106 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Petra Education Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Petra Education Co's value of 2.38 is 380.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Petra Education Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Petra Education Co 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 an Education company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.50, based on 106 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. Petra Education Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.38 is 380.8% 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 Petra Education Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petra Education Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.38, which is 250% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Petra Education Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petra Education Co (AMM:PEDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD3.93, compared to a current price of JOD4.04 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.38, which is 250% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 380.8% above the Education industry median of 0.50. Petra Education Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 warning signs 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 Petra Education Co (AMM:PEDC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.38 as of Mar. 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 Petra Education Co (AMM:PEDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petra Education Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JOD4.04 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD3.93. GuruFocus considers Petra Education Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AMM:PEDC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.38 (250% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: JOD3.93 vs. price of JOD4.04 (2.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 380.8% above the Education median (#80 of 106)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:PEDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Petra Education Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Education

Comparable Companies AMM:ZEIC AMM:PIEC AMM:AIEI EDU TAL LAUR GHC CVSA LOPE NSE:PWL LRN HKSE:01797 UTI PRDO MH STRA HKSE:09636 COUR SZSE:002607 OHEL:SANOMA

Address 7th Circle, Royal Jordanian Building, Third Floor, Office No. 308, Amman, JOR, 11814

Website https://www.petraeduco.com

Petra Education Co operates in the education sector. The company provides education services for both males and females.

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