SDI (ASX:SDI) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (As of Dec. 2025) — 59% Above Median

SDI ASX:SDI 62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates ASX:SDI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, SDI ranks better than 62.99% 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. SDI's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.70.

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

ASX:SDI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.44 Max: 0.83
Current: 0.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SDI was 0.83. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.44.

ASX:SDI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
62.99% of 281 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs ASX:SDI: 0.35

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of SDI is 1.36%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SDI was 4.89%. The lowest was 1.36%. And the median was 3.58%.

SDI's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.02.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SDI was 81.70% per year. The lowest was -35.60% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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

SDI (ASX:SDI) 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.

SDI Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

SDI Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SDI'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.

SDI Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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0.27

0.53

0.58

0.37

0.33

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.58	0.26	0.59	0.21	0.70

ASX:SDI vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, SDI'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.

SDI Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, SDI's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SDI's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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SDI Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

SDI's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.034	/	0.103
	=	0.33

SDI's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.019	/	0.027
	=	0.70

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 mean?

SDI (ASX:SDI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SDI and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, SDI's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, SDI ranks #104 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 37%.

Is SDI's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

SDI's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.83. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. SDI's value of 0.70 is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SDI ranks #104 out of 281 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SDI has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does SDI's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?

According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, SDI ranks #104 out of 281 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts SDI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. SDI's value of 0.70 is 66.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SDI's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.42, SDI 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.42, based on 281 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. SDI's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 66.7% 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 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 SDI and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SDI's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is SDI stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDI (ASX:SDI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.96, compared to a current price of A$1.40 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 66.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.42. SDI's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 SDI (ASX:SDI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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 SDI (ASX:SDI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDI stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.40 is trading 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.96. GuruFocus considers SDI to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SDI:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (59% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: A$0.96 vs. price of A$1.40 (45.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 66.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#104 of 281)

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

SDI Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Devices & Instruments

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Address 3 - 15 Brunsdon Street, Bayswater, VIC, AUS, 3153

Website https://www.sdi.com.au

SDI Ltd is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of specialist dental materials. Its products include dental accessories, adhesives, cements, composites, equipment, sealants, tooth whitening, and others. The company's geographical segments includes Australia; Europe; USA and Brazil. It derives a majority of revenue from Australia.

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