Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 312% Above Median

What is Saudi Ceramic Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Saudi Ceramic Co SAU:2040 +0.31% 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 312% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates SAU:2040 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼31.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Construction companies, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks worse than 93.25% 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 Ceramic Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.05.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Saudi Ceramic Co is 1.35, which seems too high.

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

SAU:2040' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.74 Max: 5
Current: 1.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saudi Ceramic Co was 5.00. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.74.

SAU:2040's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
93.25% of 859 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs SAU:2040: 1.35

As of today (2026-07-13), the Dividend Yield % of Saudi Ceramic Co is 3.85%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Saudi Ceramic Co was 8.67%. The lowest was 1.20%. And the median was 3.59%.

Saudi Ceramic Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼0.50.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -20.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Saudi Ceramic Co was 37.00% per year. The lowest was -39.40% per year. And the median was -5.00% 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 Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) 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 Ceramic Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Saudi Ceramic Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Ceramic Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Ceramic Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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SAU:2040 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Saudi Ceramic 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.

Saudi Ceramic Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Ceramic Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Saudi Ceramic Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Saudi Ceramic Co'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 )
	=	0.5	/	0.558
	=	0.90

Saudi Ceramic Co'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 )
	=	0.5	/	0.164
	=	3.05

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.05 mean?

Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.05 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Saudi Ceramic Co and its competitors. This is 312% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Saudi Ceramic Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks #801 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.

Is Saudi Ceramic Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Saudi Ceramic Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.05 is 312% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 5.00. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 3.05 is 682.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks #801 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Ceramic Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Saudi Ceramic Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TT and JCI?

According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Saudi Ceramic Co ranks #801 out of 859 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Saudi Ceramic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Saudi Ceramic Co's value of 3.05 is 682.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Ceramic Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Saudi Ceramic Co 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 Construction company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 859 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 Ceramic Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.05 is 682.1% 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 Ceramic Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Ceramic Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.05, which is 312% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Saudi Ceramic Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.68, compared to a current price of ﷼26.08 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.05, which is 312% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 682.1% above the Construction industry median of 0.39. Saudi Ceramic Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Ceramic Co (SAU:2040), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.05 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 Ceramic Co (SAU:2040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Ceramic Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼26.08 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.68. GuruFocus considers Saudi Ceramic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2040:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.05 (312% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: ﷼31.68 vs. price of ﷼26.08 (17.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 61/100 with 9 warning signs
Industry Position: 682.1% above the Construction median (#801 of 859)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi Ceramic Co Business Description

Industry Industrials Construction

Comparable Companies SAU:1302 SAU:2240 SAU:4144 SAU:4145 SAU:2160 SAU:1301 SAU:2360 TT JCI CARR XPAR:SGO TSE:6367 XSWX:GEBN LII MAIR DUB:KRX MAS CSL XSWX:BEAN WMS

Address King Fahad Road, P.O. Box 3893, Al-Olayya District, Riyadh, SAU, 11481

Website https://www.saudiceramics.com

Saudi Ceramic Co is engaged in the production and sale of ceramic products, water heaters, and related components. The company is also involved in the import of related machinery, equipment, and other accessories. It has three reporting segments: the Ceramic Tiles and Sanitary Ware segment, which generates the maximum revenue and is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of ceramic and porcelain tiles and sanitary ware items; the Water Heaters segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of electric water heaters; and the Ceramic Pipes segment, which is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of clay pipes for sanitary ware and sewage networks. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the local market.

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