Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (As of Dec. 2025) — 65% Below Median


ASX:SIG Sigma Healthcare Ltd ASX:SIG
59 GF Score
Price A$2.77
GF Value A$0.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sigma Healthcare Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sigma Healthcare ASX:SIG -1.07% 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates ASX:SIG with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 61 Medical Distribution companies, Sigma Healthcare ranks worse than 80.33% 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. Sigma Healthcare's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.39.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sigma Healthcare Ltd is 0.82, which seems too high.

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

ASX:SIG' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 1.11   Max: 2.5
Current: 0.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sigma Healthcare was 2.50. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.11.

ASX:SIG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
80.33% of 61 companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs ASX:SIG: 0.82

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Sigma Healthcare is 1.19%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sigma Healthcare was 12.01%. The lowest was 0.31%. And the median was 3.36%.

Sigma Healthcare's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.01.

During the past 12 months, Sigma Healthcare's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 80.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sigma Healthcare was 40.80% per year. The lowest was -38.70% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.

Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) 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.

Sigma Healthcare Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sigma Healthcare Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sigma Healthcare'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.

Sigma Healthcare Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sigma Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 2.14 2.50 0.00

Sigma Healthcare Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 0.00 2.50 0.00 0.39

ASX:SIG vs MCK, CAH, COR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Sigma Healthcare'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.

Sigma Healthcare Dividend Payout Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Sigma Healthcare's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sigma Healthcare 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.

Sigma Healthcare's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2025 )
=0.01/ -0.009
=N/A

Sigma Healthcare'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 )
=0.013/ 0.033
=0.39

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 mean?
Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sigma Healthcare and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Sigma Healthcare's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Sigma Healthcare ranks #49 out of 61 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Sigma Healthcare's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sigma Healthcare's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 2.50. The Medical Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Sigma Healthcare's value of 0.39 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sigma Healthcare ranks #49 out of 61 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sigma Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sigma Healthcare's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Sigma Healthcare ranks #49 out of 61 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sigma Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Sigma Healthcare's value of 0.39 is 9.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sigma Healthcare's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Sigma Healthcare has consistently been below 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 Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Medical Distribution companies is 0.43, based on 61 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. Sigma Healthcare's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 9.3% below 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 Sigma Healthcare and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sigma Healthcare's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sigma Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.37, compared to a current price of A$2.77 — trading 648.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 9.3% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 0.43. Sigma Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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 Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sigma Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$2.77 is trading 648.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.37. GuruFocus considers Sigma Healthcare to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SIG:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (65% below median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: A$0.37 vs. price of A$2.77 (648.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.3% below the Medical Distribution median (#49 of 61)

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

Sigma Healthcare Business Description

Address 6 Albert Street, Preston, VIC, AUS, 3072
Sigma Healthcare is Australia's largest retail pharmacy franchisor, most notably owning the Chemist Warehouse brand, which it merged with in 2025. Sigma is also Australia's largest full-line wholesaler to franchised and independent pharmacies and distributes a broad range of pharmacy products, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and front of store, or FOS, products, at low prices. The group also operates in New Zealand, Ireland, China, and Dubai, has a growing private label range, and offers third-party logistics services.
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