Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 432% Above Median


BUE:SMSN LI Samsung Electronics Co Ltd BUE:SMSN LI
84 GF Score
Price ARS13,188.00
GF Value ARS5,054.37
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Samsung Electronics Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Samsung Electronics Co BUE:SMSN LI 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 432% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates BUE:SMSN LI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS5,054.37. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,211 Hardware companies, Samsung Electronics Co ranks better than 88.85% 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. Samsung Electronics Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33.

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

BUE:SMSN LI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.25   Max: 2.12
Current: 2.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Samsung Electronics Co was 2.12. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.25.

BUE:SMSN LI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
88.85% of 1211 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47 vs BUE:SMSN LI: 2.12

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Samsung Electronics Co is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Samsung Electronics Co was 4.32%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 2.25%.

Samsung Electronics Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS627.77.

During the past 12 months, Samsung Electronics Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Samsung Electronics Co was 53.80% per year. The lowest was -21.60% per year. And the median was 10.20% 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.

Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI) 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.

Samsung Electronics Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Samsung Electronics Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samsung Electronics 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.

Samsung Electronics Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Samsung Electronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.33 4.46 7.97 5.41 4.19

Samsung Electronics Co 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 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 8.59 12.14 4.89 0.00 1.33

BUE:SMSN LI vs AAPL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Samsung Electronics 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.

Samsung Electronics Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Samsung Electronics Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Samsung Electronics Co 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.

Samsung Electronics 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 )
=1941.362/ 463.621
=4.19

Samsung Electronics 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 )
=627.773/ 472.963
=1.33

* 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 1.33 mean?
Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.33 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 432% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Samsung Electronics Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #135 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Samsung Electronics Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Samsung Electronics Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.33 is 432% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.12. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 1.33 is 183% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #135 out of 1211 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samsung Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung Electronics Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #135 out of 1211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Samsung Electronics Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 1.33 is 183% above this benchmark. Historically, Samsung Electronics Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Samsung Electronics 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 a Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,211 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. Samsung Electronics Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.33 is 183% 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 Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung Electronics Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.33, which is 432% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.33. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS5,054.37, compared to a current price of ARS13,188.00 — trading 160.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.33, which is 432% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 183% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Samsung Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.33 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 Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS13,188.00 is trading 160.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS5,054.37.

Key valuation signals for BUE:SMSN LI:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.33 (432% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: ARS5,054.37 vs. price of ARS13,188.00 (160.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 183% above the Hardware median (#135 of 1211)

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

Samsung Electronics Co Business Description

Address 129 Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Suwon, KOR, 16677
Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, telecommunications network equipment, as well as electronic and device components such as semiconductors and flat panel displays. Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones and televisions as well as memory semiconductor products. The Manufacturing and sale of mobile phones and semiconductors make up >70% of both the company's revenue as well as its profit.
84GF Score

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