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Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)SAU:1834 +1.60%20 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates SAU:1834 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Business Services companies, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) ranks worse than 86.6% 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. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) is 1.00, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1834'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.52 Max: 1
Current: 1
During the past 3 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) was 1.00. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.52.
SAU:1834's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 86.6% of 515
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs SAU:1834: 1.00
During the past 3 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) was 7.26%. The lowest was 1.41%. And the median was 4.14%.
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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) (SAU:1834) 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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Annual Data
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SAU:1834 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) 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.
* 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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) (SAU:1834) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) ranks #446 out of 515 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.00. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s value of 1.25 is 184.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) ranks #446 out of 515 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) ranks #446 out of 515 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s value of 1.25 is 184.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) 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 Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 515 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. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 184.1% 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 Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) stock overvalued right now?
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) (SAU:1834) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 184.1% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO)'s overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) (SAU:1834), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 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.
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) Business Description
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co (SMASCO) mainly provides employment agency services and administration and support to individuals and businesses for temporary employment of foreign labour. The Group's reportable operating segments are: Corporate, Individuals, Logistic, and Others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Corporate segment, which provides services of expatriate and Saudi labour to companies whose contracts extend for two years. The Individuals segment provides home labour services to individual customers whose contract duration ranges from one month to two years, including various hourly works, and the Logistic segment includes storage facilities for all types of goods, accommodation services, and transportation services.
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