Sanderson Design GroupLSE:SDG 51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Jan. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates LSE:SDG with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Sanderson Design Group ranks better than 76.85% 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. Sanderson Design Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanderson Design Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SDG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.87
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sanderson Design Group was 0.87. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.26.
LSE:SDG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 76.85% of 203
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs LSE:SDG: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sanderson Design Group was 11.07%. The lowest was 0.44%. And the median was 3.37%.
During the past 12 months, Sanderson Design Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -54.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -24.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sanderson Design Group was 60.40% per year. The lowest was -43.30% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) 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.
Sanderson Design Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sanderson Design Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanderson Design Group'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.
Sanderson Design Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LSE:SDG vs SN, SGI, MHK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Sanderson Design Group'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.
Sanderson Design Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanderson Design Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanderson Design Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Sanderson Design Group 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.
Sanderson Design Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 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.
Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sanderson Design Group and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Sanderson Design Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanderson Design Group ranks #47 out of 203 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Sanderson Design Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sanderson Design Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.87. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Sanderson Design Group's value of 0.17 is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanderson Design Group ranks #47 out of 203 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanderson Design Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanderson Design Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Sanderson Design Group ranks #47 out of 203 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sanderson Design Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Sanderson Design Group's value of 0.17 is 68.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanderson Design Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Sanderson Design Group 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.54, based on 203 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. Sanderson Design Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 68.5% 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 Sanderson Design Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanderson Design Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanderson Design Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.75 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 68.5% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.54. Sanderson Design Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 9 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 Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Jan. 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 Sanderson Design Group (LSE:SDG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanderson Design Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.75 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72.
GuruFocus considers Sanderson Design Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SDG:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.75 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#47 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SDG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanderson Design Group PLC is a luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures, and markets wallpapers and fabrics together with a wide range of ancillary interior products. Its reportable segments are Brands, Licensing, and Manufacturing. The Brands division comprises the design, marketing, sales, and distribution of Morris & Co., Sanderson, Zoffany, Clarke & Clarke, Harlequin, and Scion brands. The Licensing segment represents the licensing activities of various brands, and the Manufacturing segment represents the wallcovering and printed fabric manufacturing businesses operated by Anstey and Standfast & Barracks, respectively. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Brands segment.
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