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Samart Telcoms PCLBKK:SAMTEL +3.31%66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates BKK:SAMTEL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿4.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks better than 51.83% 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. Samart Telcoms PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samart Telcoms PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SAMTEL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.73 Max: 2.09
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Samart Telcoms PCL was 2.09. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.73.
BKK:SAMTEL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 51.83% of 191
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs BKK:SAMTEL: 0.51
During the past 12 months, Samart Telcoms PCL's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Samart Telcoms PCL was 128.90% per year. The lowest was -47.70% per year. And the median was 3.70% 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.
Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) 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.
Samart Telcoms PCL Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Samart Telcoms PCL Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samart Telcoms PCL'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.
BKK:SAMTEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Samart Telcoms PCL'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.
Samart Telcoms PCL Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Samart Telcoms PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samart Telcoms PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Samart Telcoms PCL 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.
Samart Telcoms PCL'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.
Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Samart Telcoms PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #92 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Samart Telcoms PCL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.28 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 2.09. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 1.28 is 132.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #92 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samart Telcoms PCL has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samart Telcoms PCL's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Samart Telcoms PCL ranks #92 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Samart Telcoms PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Samart Telcoms PCL's value of 1.28 is 132.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Samart Telcoms PCL's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Samart Telcoms PCL 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 0.55, based on 191 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. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.28 is 132.7% 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 Samart Telcoms PCL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samart Telcoms PCL's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.28, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samart Telcoms PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿4.57, compared to a current price of ฿3.12 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.28, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 132.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.55. Samart Telcoms PCL's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.28 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 Samart Telcoms PCL (BKK:SAMTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Telcoms PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.12 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿4.57.
GuruFocus considers Samart Telcoms PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SAMTEL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.28 (75% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: ฿4.57 vs. price of ฿3.12 (31.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#92 of 191)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SAMTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samart Telcoms PCL is engaged in the operation of a fully-integrated telecommunications, communication network and information technology business, the provision of IT and communication system design and installation services, and communication equipment and computer distribution, repair and maintenance system. Reporting segments of the company are Network Infrastructure Solutions, Enhanced Technology Solutions and Business application. Geographically the company processes its operations in Thailand only.
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