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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. Middle East Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Middle East Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Middle East Paper Co was 5.21. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.54.
SAU:1202's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Middle East Paper Co was 11.72%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 3.30%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Middle East Paper Co was 44.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 22.10% 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.
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) 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.
Middle East Paper Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Middle East Paper Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middle East Paper Co'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.
SAU:1202 vs SLVM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Middle East Paper Co'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.
Middle East Paper Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Middle East Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Middle East Paper Co 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.
Middle East Paper Co'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.
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Middle East Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 5.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #999999 out of 117 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Middle East Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Middle East Paper Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 5.21. Based on the distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #999999 out of 117 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Middle East Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Paper Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #999999 out of 117 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Middle East Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Historically, Middle East Paper Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 5.21 over the past decade. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.41, based on 117 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. 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 Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middle East Paper Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.85, compared to a current price of ﷼16.81 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Middle East Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼16.81 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.85.
GuruFocus considers Middle East Paper Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1202:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ﷼28.85 vs. price of ﷼16.81 (41.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Middle East Paper Co is engaged in the production and sale of container board, industrial paper, and tissue paper. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two operating and reportable segments, that is, Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment represents the manufacturing of container board and industrial paper, as well as tissue paper, and the Trading segment represents wholesale and retail sales of paper, carton, and plastic waste. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Saudi Arabia, followed by Asia, Other GCC countries, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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