Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOGMUS:SHRQ 35 Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.50 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 7.50. GuruFocus rates MUS:SHRQ with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ع0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG ranks worse than 98.93% 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. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.50.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sharqiyah Desalination Company SAOG is 7.50, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MUS:SHRQ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 7.5 Max: 15
Current: 7.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG was 15.00. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 7.50.
MUS:SHRQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 98.93% of 375
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs MUS:SHRQ: 7.50
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG was 15.18%. The lowest was 1.28%. And the median was 10.68%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG was -4.10% per year. The lowest was -4.10% per year. And the median was -4.10% 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.
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ) 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.
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
MUS:SHRQ vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG'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.
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG 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.
* 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.
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.50 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.50. Over the past decade, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 15.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG ranks #371 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.50 is near median its 10-year median of 7.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 15.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's value of 7.50 is 1288.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG ranks #371 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG ranks #371 out of 375 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's value of 7.50 is 1288.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 15.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.50 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 375 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. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 7.50 is 1288.9% 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 Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG 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. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ع0.12, compared to a current price of ر.ع0.18 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.50 and 1288.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 13 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 Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 7.50 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG (MUS:SHRQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ع0.18 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ع0.12.
GuruFocus considers Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MUS:SHRQ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 7.50 (near median its 10-year median of 7.50)
GF Value™: ر.ع0.12 vs. price of ر.ع0.18 (45.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1288.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#371 of 375)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MUS:SHRQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sharqiyah Desalination CompanyOG Business Description
Sharqiyah Desalination Company SAOG acquires, develops, operates, and maintains a water desalination plant at Sur in the Sharqiyah region of the Sultanate of Oman, producing potable water under a build-own-operate model.
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