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. S Chand and Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of S Chand and Co was 0.20. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.17.
NSE:SCHAND's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 89.54% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs NSE:SCHAND: 0.18
During the past 12 months, S Chand and Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% 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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) 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.
S Chand and Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
S Chand and Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and 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.
NSE:SCHAND vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, S Chand and 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.
S Chand and Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
S Chand and Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on S Chand and Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, S Chand and Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #34 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is S Chand and Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
S Chand and Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #34 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #34 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places S Chand and Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Historically, S Chand and Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.20 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 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. 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹266.04, compared to a current price of ₹147.30 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹147.30 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹266.04.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹266.04 vs. price of ₹147.30 (44.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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