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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. Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SESHAPAPER'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Seshasayee Paper & Boards was 0.28. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.13.
NSE:SESHAPAPER's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 79.49% of 117
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs NSE:SESHAPAPER: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Seshasayee Paper & Boards was 4.03%. The lowest was 0.77%. And the median was 1.63%.
During the past 12 months, Seshasayee Paper & Boards's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -50.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Seshasayee Paper & Boards was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) 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.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Seshasayee Paper & Boards 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.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Dividend Payout Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards 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.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards and its competitors. Over the past decade, Seshasayee Paper & Boards' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks #24 out of 117 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Seshasayee Paper & Boards' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Seshasayee Paper & Boards' 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 0.28. Based on the distribution chart, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks #24 out of 117 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seshasayee Paper & Boards has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seshasayee Paper & Boards' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks #24 out of 117 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Seshasayee Paper & Boards in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Historically, Seshasayee Paper & Boards' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.28 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 Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.41, based on 117 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹270.57, compared to a current price of ₹218.09 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Seshasayee Paper & Boards' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER), 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seshasayee Paper & Boards stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹218.09 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹270.57.
GuruFocus considers Seshasayee Paper & Boards to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SESHAPAPER:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹270.57 vs. price of ₹218.09 (19.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SESHAPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of paper and paper boards at its unit at Erode and Tirunelveli. The four key Paper and Board segments are: Newsprint, and Printing and Writing Papers, Paper Boards for packaging applications, Tissue Papers & other Speciality Papers. Packaging continues to be fastest growing segment globally The company derives maximum revenue from the sale of paper products in India.
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