Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) Dividend Payout Ratio: 5.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 379% Above Median


SAU:2010 Saudi Basic Industries Corp SAU:2010
67 GF Score
Price ﷼52.00
GF Value ﷼55.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Basic Industries Dividend Payout Ratio?

Saudi Basic Industries SAU:2010 +0.48% 67 Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 379% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates SAU:2010 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼55.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Saudi Basic Industries ranks worse than 96.25% 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 Basic Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.56.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Saudi Basic Industries Corp is 2.61, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Basic Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2010' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.16   Max: 42.05
Current: 2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saudi Basic Industries was 42.05. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.16.

SAU:2010's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
96.25% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs SAU:2010: 2.61

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of Saudi Basic Industries is 5.80%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Saudi Basic Industries was 7.37%. The lowest was 2.40%. And the median was 4.72%.

Saudi Basic Industries's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1.50.

During the past 12 months, Saudi Basic Industries's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Saudi Basic Industries was 11.20% per year. The lowest was -10.70% per year. And the median was -1.30% 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.

Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) 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 Basic Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Saudi Basic Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Basic Industries'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.

Saudi Basic Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Saudi Basic Industries 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 0.41 0.89 8.86 1.42 4.80

Saudi Basic Industries 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 0.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 5.56

SAU:2010 vs DOW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Basic Industries'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 Basic Industries Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Basic Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Basic Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Saudi Basic Industries 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.

Saudi Basic Industries'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 )
=3.2/ 0.667
=4.80

Saudi Basic Industries'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 )
=1.5/ 0.27
=5.56

* 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 5.56 mean?
Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.56 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. This is 379% above median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Saudi Basic Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 42.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #873 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Saudi Basic Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Saudi Basic Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.56 is 379% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 42.05. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 5.56 is 1444.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #873 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Basic Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Basic Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #873 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Saudi Basic Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 5.56 is 1444.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Basic Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 42.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Saudi Basic Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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 Basic Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.56 is 1444.4% 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 Basic Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Basic Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.56, which is 379% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Basic Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼55.54, compared to a current price of ﷼52.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.56, which is 379% above median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 1444.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Saudi Basic Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Basic Industries (SAU:2010), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.56 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 Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼52.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼55.54. GuruFocus considers Saudi Basic Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2010:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 5.56 (379% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
  • GF Value™: ﷼55.54 vs. price of ﷼52.00 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1444.4% above the Chemicals median (#873 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi Basic Industries Business Description

Address Qurtubah District, P.O. Box 5101, Riyadh, SAU, 11422
Saudi Basic Industries Corp is a chemicals manufacturer in Saudi Arabia. The primary business segments of the company are Petrochemicals and Agri-nutrients. In Petrochemicals segment products included polymers and chemicals are produced from hydrocarbon feedstock including methane, ethane, and propane, it also includes the production of a range of fertilisers; including urea, ammonia, phosphate, as well as compound fertilisers. The Hadeed is concerned with production of steel products, long products and flat products. The company derives maximum revenue from Petrochemicals segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Rest of Asia followed by China, KSA, America and Europe.
67GF Score

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