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Sona BLW Precision ForgingsNSE:SONACOMS +2.55%93 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates NSE:SONACOMS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹865.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sona BLW Precision Forgings ranks better than 60.75% 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. Sona BLW Precision Forgings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sona BLW Precision Forgings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SONACOMS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.29
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sona BLW Precision Forgings was 0.35. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.31.
NSE:SONACOMS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 60.75% of 777
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs NSE:SONACOMS: 0.29
During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sona BLW Precision Forgings was 0.79%. The lowest was 0.11%. And the median was 0.48%.
During the past 12 months, Sona BLW Precision Forgings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sona BLW Precision Forgings was 59.60% per year. The lowest was 16.00% per year. And the median was 37.80% 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.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings (NSE:SONACOMS) 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.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sona BLW Precision Forgings 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.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
NSE:SONACOMS vs ORLY, AZO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sona BLW Precision Forgings'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.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sona BLW Precision Forgings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sona BLW Precision Forgings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings 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.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings'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.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings (NSE:SONACOMS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sona BLW Precision Forgings and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Sona BLW Precision Forgings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Sona BLW Precision Forgings ranks #305 out of 777 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Sona BLW Precision Forgings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sona BLW Precision Forgings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Sona BLW Precision Forgings' value of 0.52 is 44.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sona BLW Precision Forgings ranks #305 out of 777 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sona BLW Precision Forgings has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sona BLW Precision Forgings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sona BLW Precision Forgings ranks #305 out of 777 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Sona BLW Precision Forgings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Sona BLW Precision Forgings' value of 0.52 is 44.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sona BLW Precision Forgings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Sona BLW Precision Forgings 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.36, based on 777 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. Sona BLW Precision Forgings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 44.4% 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 Sona BLW Precision Forgings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sona BLW Precision Forgings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sona BLW Precision Forgings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sona BLW Precision Forgings (NSE:SONACOMS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹865.37, compared to a current price of ₹732.75 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 44.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.36. Sona BLW Precision Forgings' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 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 Sona BLW Precision Forgings (NSE:SONACOMS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 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 Sona BLW Precision Forgings (NSE:SONACOMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sona BLW Precision Forgings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹732.75 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹865.37.
GuruFocus considers Sona BLW Precision Forgings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SONACOMS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (68% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: ₹865.37 vs. price of ₹732.75 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#305 of 777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SONACOMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd is an automotive technology company in India. It is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and supplying of engineered, mission critical, high-quality, complex, and bespoke systems and components for OEMs in electric, personalized, intelligent and connected mobility. The Company's operating business is organized and managed according to a single primary reportable business segment namely Mobility components, systems and sub-systems. Geographically, it derives a maximum of revenue from India.
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