Sempra (MIL:1SRE) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


MIL:1SRE Sempra MIL:1SRE
69 GF Score
Price €79.60
GF Value €64.29
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What is Sempra Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sempra MIL:1SRE 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SRE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €64.29. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 374 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sempra ranks better than 50.53% 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. Sempra's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.

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

MIL:1SRE' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.54   Max: 1.96
Current: 0.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sempra was 1.96. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.54.

MIL:1SRE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
50.53% of 374 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs MIL:1SRE: 0.54

As of today (2026-07-08), the Dividend Yield % of Sempra is 2.82%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sempra was 3.89%. The lowest was 2.41%. And the median was 3.00%.

Sempra's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.57.

During the past 12 months, Sempra's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sempra was 17.30% per year. The lowest was -13.80% per year. And the median was 4.80% 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.

Sempra (MIL:1SRE) 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.

Sempra Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sempra Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sempra'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.

Sempra Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sempra 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.41

Sempra 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 0.00 0.72 0.58 0.50 0.44

MIL:1SRE vs AES, AVA, UTL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Sempra'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.

Sempra Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sempra's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sempra 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.

Sempra'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 )
=1.652/ 4.005
=0.41

Sempra'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 )
=0.569/ 1.306
=0.44

* 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 0.44 mean?
Sempra (MIL:1SRE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sempra and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Sempra's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Sempra ranks #185 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Sempra's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sempra's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.96. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Sempra's value of 0.44 is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sempra ranks #185 out of 374 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sempra has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sempra's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AES and AVA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sempra ranks #185 out of 374 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Sempra in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Sempra's value of 0.44 is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sempra's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Sempra 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 374 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. Sempra's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 18.5% 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 Sempra and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated 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. Sempra's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sempra stock overvalued right now?
Sempra (MIL:1SRE) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44. The stock's GF Value™ is €64.29, compared to a current price of €79.60 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 18.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Sempra's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 Sempra (MIL:1SRE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 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 Sempra (MIL:1SRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sempra stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €79.60 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €64.29.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1SRE:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: €64.29 vs. price of €79.60 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#185 of 374)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sempra Business Description

Address 488 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
Sempra serves one of the largest utility customer bases in the United States. It distributes natural gas and electricity in Southern California and owns 80% of Oncor, a transmission and distribution business in Texas. Sempra Infrastructure Partners, 25% owned by Sempra, owns and operates liquefied natural gas facilities in North America and infrastructure in Mexico.
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