Saab ABSAABF +10.11%88 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates SAABF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, Saab AB ranks better than 64.29% 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. Saab AB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saab AB's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAABF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saab AB was 0.49. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.31.
SAABF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 64.29% of 154
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs SAABF: 0.27
During the past 12 months, Saab AB's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 100.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Saab AB was 37.10% per year. The lowest was -24.10% per year. And the median was 4.90% 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.
Saab AB (OTCPK:SAABF) 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.
Saab AB Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Saab AB Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saab AB'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.
SAABF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Saab AB'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.
Saab AB Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Saab AB's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saab AB'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.
Saab AB'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.
Saab AB (SAABF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Saab AB and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Saab AB's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Saab AB ranks #55 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Saab AB's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Saab AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.49. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Saab AB's value of 0.45 is 36.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saab AB ranks #55 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saab AB has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saab AB's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Saab AB ranks #55 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Saab AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Saab AB's value of 0.45 is 36.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Saab AB's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Saab AB 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 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. Saab AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 36.4% 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 Saab AB and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saab AB's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 45% 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 Saab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saab AB (SAABF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.32, compared to a current price of $58.62 — trading 45.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 36.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. Saab AB's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Saab AB (SAABF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 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 Saab AB (SAABF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saab AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.62 is trading 45.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.32.
GuruFocus considers Saab AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAABF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (45% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $40.32 vs. price of $58.62 (45.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#55 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAABF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saab supplies products and services for military, defense, and civil security. The company operates in four segments: aeronautics, dynamics, surveillance, and Kockums. Aeronautics involves the manufacturing and support of defense and commercial aerial systems. Dynamics produces combat weapons and defense training and management systems. Surveillance supplies security services, and creates traffic management technology and aviation parts. Kockums offers solutions for naval missions. Over three fourths of Saab's sales are from the defense sector. The company sells to multiple geographic regions, but over half of its sales come from Europe.
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