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San MiguelPHS:SMC -0.31%75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates PHS:SMC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱82.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Conglomerates companies, San Miguel ranks better than 55.45% 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. San Miguel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for San Miguel's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:SMC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of San Miguel was 0.60. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.20.
PHS:SMC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 55.45% of 312
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs PHS:SMC: 0.33
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of San Miguel was 58.80% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
San Miguel (PHS:SMC) 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.
San Miguel Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
San Miguel Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for San Miguel'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.
PHS:SMC vs HON, MMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, San Miguel'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.
San Miguel Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, San Miguel's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where San Miguel'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.
San Miguel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
San Miguel (PHS:SMC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on San Miguel and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, San Miguel's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, San Miguel ranks #139 out of 312 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is San Miguel's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
San Miguel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.60. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. San Miguel's value of 0.23 is 36.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, San Miguel ranks #139 out of 312 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, San Miguel has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does San Miguel's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, San Miguel ranks #139 out of 312 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts San Miguel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. San Miguel's value of 0.23 is 36.1% below this benchmark. Historically, San Miguel's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.36, San Miguel 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.36, based on 312 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. San Miguel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 36.1% 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 San Miguel and its competitors. For the Conglomerates 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. San Miguel's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is San Miguel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Miguel (PHS:SMC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱82.74, compared to a current price of ₱64.80 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 36.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.36. San Miguel's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 San Miguel (PHS:SMC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 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 San Miguel (PHS:SMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Miguel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱64.80 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱82.74.
GuruFocus considers San Miguel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:SMC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.23 (15% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: ₱82.74 vs. price of ₱64.80 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% below the Conglomerates median (#139 of 312)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:SMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
San Miguel Corp, through its subsidiaries, operates in various reportable business segments, including food and beverage, packaging, energy, fuel and oil, infrastructure, cement, and real estate property management and development. Maximum revenue is generated from the fuel and oil segment, which is engaged in refining crude oil and marketing and distribution of refined petroleum products.
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