Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.91 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:SIT Singapore Telecommunications Ltd FRA:SIT
76 GF Score
Price €30.00
GF Value €21.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Singapore Telecommunications Dividend Payout Ratio?

Singapore Telecommunications FRA:SIT +0.67% 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:SIT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, Singapore Telecommunications ranks worse than 66.49% 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. Singapore Telecommunications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.91.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd is 0.71, which seems too high.

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

FRA:SIT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 0.87   Max: 10.6
Current: 0.99

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Singapore Telecommunications was 10.60. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.87.

FRA:SIT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
66.49% of 191 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53 vs FRA:SIT: 0.99

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Singapore Telecommunications is 4.02%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Singapore Telecommunications was 8.62%. The lowest was 2.23%. And the median was 4.38%.

Singapore Telecommunications's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.55.

During the past 12 months, Singapore Telecommunications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Singapore Telecommunications was 38.50% per year. The lowest was -26.70% per year. And the median was 2.80% 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.

Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT) 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.

Singapore Telecommunications Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Singapore Telecommunications Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Singapore Telecommunications'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.

Singapore Telecommunications Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Singapore Telecommunications Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 1.37 2.18 0.91 1.09

Singapore Telecommunications Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 1.08 0.77 1.06 0.91

FRA:SIT vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Singapore Telecommunications'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.

Singapore Telecommunications Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Singapore Telecommunications's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Singapore Telecommunications 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.

Singapore Telecommunications'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 )
=1.235/ 1.129
=1.09

Singapore Telecommunications'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 )
=0.554/ 0.606
=0.91

* 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 0.91 mean?
Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.91 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Singapore Telecommunications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Singapore Telecommunications' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 10.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #127 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Singapore Telecommunications' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Singapore Telecommunications' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.91 is near median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 10.60. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 0.91 is 71.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #127 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Singapore Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singapore Telecommunications' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #127 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Singapore Telecommunications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 0.91 is 71.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Singapore Telecommunications' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 10.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 0.53, Singapore Telecommunications 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 0.53, 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. Singapore Telecommunications's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.91 is 71.7% 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 Singapore Telecommunications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Singapore Telecommunications's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singapore Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.76, compared to a current price of €30.00 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 71.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. Singapore Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.91 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 Singapore Telecommunications (FRA:SIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €30.00 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.76. GuruFocus considers Singapore Telecommunications to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SIT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.91 (near median its 10-year median of 0.87)
  • GF Value™: €21.76 vs. price of €30.00 (37.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#127 of 191)

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

Singapore Telecommunications Business Description

Address 10 Eunos Road 8, No.07-31, Singapore, SGP, 239732
Singapore Telecommunications is Singapore's leading telecoms company. It owns extensive wired and wireless networks offering data and voice services to a broad customer base. Singtel's diverse investment portfolio spreads across the region. The firm wholly owns Optus in Australia and minority equity stakes in Airtel (28%) in India; Telkomsel (35%) in Indonesia; Globe Telecom (47%) in the Philippines; and Advanced Information Services (23%) and Intouch (21%) in Thailand. Singtel is majority-owned by the Singapore government.
76GF Score

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