Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Above Median

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Sun TV Network Ltd BOM:532733

92 GF Score

Price ₹486.75

GF Value ₹659.65

Valuation Modestly Undervalued

2 Warning Signs

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What is Sun TV Network Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sun TV Network BOM:532733 -0.39% 92 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates BOM:532733 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹659.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Media - Diversified companies, Sun TV Network ranks better than 62.04% 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. Sun TV Network's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.

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

BOM:532733' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sun TV Network was 0.48. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.38.

BOM:532733's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
62.04% of 324 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs BOM:532733: 0.40

As of today (2026-07-25), the Dividend Yield % of Sun TV Network is 2.56%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sun TV Network was 6.66%. The lowest was 0.75%. And the median was 2.40%.

Sun TV Network's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3.75.

During the past 12 months, Sun TV Network's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sun TV Network was 48.90% per year. The lowest was -13.60% per year. And the median was 2.60% 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.

Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) 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.

Sun TV Network Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sun TV Network Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun TV Network'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.

Sun TV Network Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sun TV Network Annual Data

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0.21

0.43

0.37

0.35

0.40

Sun TV Network Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.24	0.19	0.56	0.45	0.53

BOM:532733 vs NXST: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Sun TV Network'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.

Sun TV Network Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sun TV Network's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun TV Network's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Sun TV Network Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Sun TV Network's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	15	/	37.937
	=	0.40

Sun TV Network'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 )
	=	3.75	/	7.144
	=	0.52

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 mean?

Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sun TV Network and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Sun TV Network's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun TV Network ranks #123 out of 324 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 38%.

Is Sun TV Network's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Sun TV Network's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.48. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Sun TV Network's value of 0.53 is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun TV Network ranks #123 out of 324 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun TV Network has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Sun TV Network's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NXST?

According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sun TV Network ranks #123 out of 324 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Sun TV Network in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Sun TV Network's value of 0.53 is 6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sun TV Network's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Sun TV Network 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 Media - Diversified company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 324 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. Sun TV Network's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 6% 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 Sun TV Network and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified 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. Sun TV Network's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Sun TV Network stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹659.65, compared to a current price of ₹486.75 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. Sun TV Network's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Sun TV Network (BOM:532733), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 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 Sun TV Network (BOM:532733) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun TV Network stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹486.75 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹659.65. GuruFocus considers Sun TV Network to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532733:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: ₹659.65 vs. price of ₹486.75 (26.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 6% above the Media - Diversified median (#123 of 324)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532733 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sun TV Network Business Description

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

Comparable Companies NSE:ZEEL BOM:530943 BOM:532529 BOM:532515 BOM:532700 BOM:532794 BOM:540151 BOM:540366 BOM:532507 BOM:532826 LUX:SESGL TSE:9401 XTER:RRTL NXST TSE:9412 TSE:9404 LSE:ITV TSE:4676 MIL:MFEB SHSE:600959

Other Exchanges SUNTV:India

Address 73, MRC Nagar Main Road, Murasoli Maran Towers, MRC Nagar, Chennai, TN, IND, 600028

Website https://www.suntv.in

Sun TV Network Ltd is a media and entertainment company. The group owns and operates a series of television networks across four languages in the news, music, action, life, movies, kids, and comedy genres. It also airs FM stations in several Indian languages. Its business activities are reported under a single segment, being Media and Entertainment. The company generates revenues from advertising, broadcasting fees, International subscriptions, other subscriptions, movie distribution, and content trading. Geographically, the group is focused on the Indian market with a few operations outside India.

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