Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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Saudi Arabian Oil Co SAU:2222

82 GF Score

Price ﷼26.68

GF Value ﷼27.01

Valuation Fairly Valued

5 Warning Signs

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What is Saudi Arabian Oil Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Saudi Arabian Oil Co SAU:2222 +0.15% 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates SAU:2222 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼27.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Oil & Gas companies, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks worse than 71.03% 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 Arabian Oil Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Saudi Arabian Oil Co is 0.86, which seems too high.

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

SAU:2222' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.86

During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saudi Arabian Oil Co was 1.22. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.73.

SAU:2222's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
71.03% of 435 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs SAU:2222: 0.86

As of today (2026-07-18), the Dividend Yield % of Saudi Arabian Oil Co is 5.00%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Saudi Arabian Oil Co was 5.56%. The lowest was 0.22%. And the median was 3.82%.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼0.34.

During the past 12 months, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Saudi Arabian Oil Co was 14.60% per year. The lowest was 2.70% 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.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) 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 Arabian Oil Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Saudi Arabian Oil Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Arabian Oil 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.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Saudi Arabian Oil Co Annual Data

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SAU:2222 vs XOM, CVX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Saudi Arabian Oil 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 Arabian Oil Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Saudi Arabian Oil Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Saudi Arabian Oil 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 )
	=	1.311	/	1.547
	=	0.85

Saudi Arabian Oil 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 )
	=	0.339	/	0.501
	=	0.68

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 mean?

Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #309 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 71%.

Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 is near median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.22. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 0.68 is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #309 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Arabian Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #309 out of 435 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Saudi Arabian Oil Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 0.68 is 36% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Saudi Arabian Oil 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 an Oil & Gas company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 435 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 Arabian Oil Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 is 36% 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 Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼27.01, compared to a current price of ﷼26.68 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 36% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68 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 Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼26.68 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼27.01. GuruFocus considers Saudi Arabian Oil Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2222:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.68 (near median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: ﷼27.01 vs. price of ﷼26.68 (1.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 36% above the Oil & Gas median (#309 of 435)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies SAU:2080 XOM CVX SHSE:601857 LSE:SHEL XPAR:TTE BSP:PETR3 LSE:BP.OSL:EQNR HKSE:00386 ADX:ADNOCGAS MIL:ENI TSX:SU TSX:IMO TSX:CVE WAR:PKN BOM:500312 BKK:PTT BOG:ECOPETROL XMAD:REP

Address P.O. Box 5000, Dhahran, SAU, 31311

Website https://www.aramco.com

Saudi Aramco is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia and holds the exclusive right to explore for, produce, and refine the country's hydrocarbons. It is the largest oil and gas producer in the world with a production volume of 12.9 mmboe/d in 2025, including 10.7 mmboe/d of liquids. Its 4.2 mmb/d in net refining capacity makes it the world's fourth-largest refiner. It also owns 59.3 million metric tons of chemical manufacturing capacity, placing it among the top five global chemical companies.

82GF Score

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