Sylvania PlatinumSAPLF +0.59%84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates SAPLF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks better than 60.8% 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. Sylvania Platinum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvania Platinum's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAPLF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.27 Max: 2.76
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sylvania Platinum was 2.76. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.27.
SAPLF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 60.8% of 301
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs SAPLF: 0.21
During the past 12 months, Sylvania Platinum's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -27.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sylvania Platinum was 133.60% per year. The lowest was -27.20% per year. And the median was 89.70% 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.
Sylvania Platinum (OTCPK:SAPLF) 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.
Sylvania Platinum Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania Platinum'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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Sylvania Platinum 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.
Sylvania Platinum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Sylvania Platinum's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #118 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 2.76. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Sylvania Platinum's value of 0.22 is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #118 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #118 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Sylvania Platinum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Sylvania Platinum's value of 0.22 is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sylvania Platinum's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Sylvania Platinum 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 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. Sylvania Platinum's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 18.5% 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 Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvania Platinum's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.79, compared to a current price of $1.09 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 18.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.09 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.79.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAPLF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.22 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: $1.79 vs. price of $1.09 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#118 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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