The Shipping of IndiaNSE:SCI -1.44%72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1233% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹229.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, The Shipping of India ranks better than 50% 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. The Shipping of India's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Shipping of India's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCI'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Shipping of India was 0.45. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.
NSE:SCI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 50% of 566
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs NSE:SCI: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Shipping of India was 5.72%. The lowest was 0.13%. And the median was 0.34%.
During the past 12 months, The Shipping of India's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2518.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 241.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 61.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Shipping of India was 241.00% per year. The lowest was -29.70% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) 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.
The Shipping of India Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
The Shipping of India Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Shipping of India'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.
The Shipping of India Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, The Shipping of India'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.
The Shipping of India Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, The Shipping of India's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Shipping of India's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Shipping of India 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.
The Shipping of India'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.
The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Shipping of India and its competitors. This is 1233% above median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, The Shipping of India's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, The Shipping of India ranks #283 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is The Shipping of India's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
The Shipping of India's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 1233% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.45. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. The Shipping of India's value of 0.40 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Shipping of India ranks #283 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Shipping of India has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Shipping of India's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, The Shipping of India ranks #283 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts The Shipping of India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. The Shipping of India's value of 0.40 is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, The Shipping of India's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.45, The Shipping of India 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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. The Shipping of India's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 11.1% 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 The Shipping of India and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Shipping of India's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 1233% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Shipping of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹229.13, compared to a current price of ₹307.30 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40, which is 1233% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 11.1% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. The Shipping of India's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 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 The Shipping of India (NSE:SCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Shipping of India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹307.30 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹229.13.
GuruFocus considers The Shipping of India to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCI:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40 (1233% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: ₹229.13 vs. price of ₹307.30 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Transportation median (#283 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Shipping Corp of India Ltd is engaged in the sea and coastal freight water transport business. The company's segments include Liner, Bulk, Tanker, Technical and Offshore service, and others. Its Liner segment includes break-bulk, container transport, passenger, and research vessels. The Bulk segment consists of dry bulk carriers. The tankers segment that derives the majority revenue comprises of crude and product carriers, gas carriers, and phosphoric acid carriers. The company's Technical and Offshore services segment covers owned offshore vessels and the other segment incorporates income earned from the maritime training institute. Its business operations are confined only to India.
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