SanfordSARDY 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates SARDY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks better than 87.07% 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. Sanford's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanford's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SARDY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.54 Max: 1.5
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sanford was 1.50. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.54.
SARDY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 87.07% of 998
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs SARDY: 0.15
During the past 12 months, Sanford's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sanford was 36.70% per year. The lowest was -33.30% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Sanford (OTCPK:SARDY) 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.
Sanford Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sanford Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanford'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.
SARDY vs ADM, BG, TSN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Sanford'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.
Sanford Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanford's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanford'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.
Sanford's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Sanford (SARDY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sanford and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Sanford's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #129 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Sanford's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sanford's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Sanford's value of 0.13 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford ranks #129 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #129 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sanford in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Sanford's value of 0.13 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanford's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Sanford 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 998 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. Sanford's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 70.5% 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 Sanford and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanford's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford (SARDY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.86, compared to a current price of $19.40 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 70.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Sanford (SARDY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 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 Sanford (SARDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.40 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.86.
GuruFocus considers Sanford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SARDY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (76% below median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: $13.86 vs. price of $19.40 (40% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#129 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SARDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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