Arab National Bank (SAU:1080) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 113% Above Median

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SAU:1080 Arab National Bank SAU:1080
79 GF Score
Price ﷼21.32
GF Value ﷼23.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Arab National Bank Dividend Payout Ratio?

Arab National Bank SAU:1080 -2.38% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates SAU:1080 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼23.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,175 Banks companies, Arab National Bank ranks worse than 77.45% 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. Arab National Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arab National Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:1080' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.45   Max: 0.67
Current: 0.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Arab National Bank was 0.67. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.45.

SAU:1080's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
77.45% of 1175 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs SAU:1080: 0.50

As of today (2026-07-27), the Dividend Yield % of Arab National Bank is 5.95%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Arab National Bank was 7.78%. The lowest was 1.00%. And the median was 4.67%.

Arab National Bank's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼0.65.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Arab National Bank was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -11.00% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Arab National Bank (SAU:1080) 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.

Arab National Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Arab National Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arab National Bank'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.

Arab National Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Arab National Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.52 0.47 0.43 0.47 0.51

Arab National Bank Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 0.00 1.09 0.00 0.96

SAU:1080 vs PNC, USB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Arab National Bank'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.

Arab National Bank Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Arab National Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arab National Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Arab National Bank 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.

Arab National Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.3/ 2.529
=0.51

Arab National Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.65/ 0.68
=0.96

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 mean?
Arab National Bank (SAU:1080) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arab National Bank and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Arab National Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab National Bank ranks #910 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Arab National Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Arab National Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.67. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Arab National Bank's value of 0.96 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab National Bank ranks #910 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arab National Bank has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab National Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Arab National Bank ranks #910 out of 1175 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Arab National Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Arab National Bank's value of 0.96 is 200% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab National Bank's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Arab National Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,175 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. Arab National Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is 200% 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 Arab National Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab National Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab National Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab National Bank (SAU:1080) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼23.00, compared to a current price of ﷼21.32 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 200% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Arab National Bank's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Arab National Bank (SAU:1080), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 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 Arab National Bank (SAU:1080) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab National Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼21.32 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼23.00. GuruFocus considers Arab National Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1080:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (113% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: ﷼23.00 vs. price of ﷼21.32 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Banks median (#910 of 1175)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Arab National Bank Business Description

Address Arab National Bank, P.O. Box 56921, Riyadh, SAU, 11564
Arab National Bank is a commercial banking service provider based in Saudi Arabia. It offers comprehensive banking solutions including business banking, retail banking, investment products, and other banking services to customers across Saudi Arabia. The company's operating segments are: i) Retail Banking, ii) Corporate Banking, iii) Treasury segment, iv) Investment and brokerage services and iv) Other. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Corporate Banking segment, which includes providing Loans and advances, deposits and other credit products for corporate and institutional customers, small to medium sized businesses. Geographically, it operates in Saudi Arabia, Other GCC & Middle East, Europe, North America, Latin America, South East Asia and Other Countries.
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