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Saudi Chemical CoSAU:2230 -0.51%82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates SAU:2230 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼8.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Drug Manufacturers companies, Saudi Chemical Co ranks better than 68.53% 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 Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2230'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.51 Max: 2.58
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saudi Chemical Co was 2.58. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.51.
SAU:2230's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 68.53% of 448
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs SAU:2230: 0.24
During the past 12 months, Saudi Chemical Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 100.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Saudi Chemical Co was 49.20% per year. The lowest was -36.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230) 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 Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Saudi Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Chemical 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:2230 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Saudi Chemical 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 Chemical Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Saudi Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Saudi Chemical 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.
Saudi Chemical 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.
Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Saudi Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Saudi Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #141 out of 448 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Saudi Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Saudi Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 2.58. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 1.03 is 171.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #141 out of 448 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Chemical 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 Chemical Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Saudi Chemical Co ranks #141 out of 448 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Saudi Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Saudi Chemical Co's value of 1.03 is 171.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Chemical Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Saudi Chemical 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 0.38, based on 448 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 Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.03 is 171.1% 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 Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Chemical Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co (SAU:2230) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.63, compared to a current price of ﷼7.84 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 171.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 0.38. Saudi Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.03 as of Jun. 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 Chemical Co (SAU:2230) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼7.84 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.63.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2230:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.03 (102% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: ﷼8.63 vs. price of ﷼7.84 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 171.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#141 of 448)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2230 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Chemical Co, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of explosives and their derivatives. Its other business operations include providing technical support services in explosions, wholesale and retail trading in medicines, medical materials and syrups, pharmaceutical preparations, medical and surgical tools, and equipment, supplies of hospitals and medical centers, and the manufacture of ammonium nitrate. The company operates in three segments: Explosives, Medicines & medical supplies, and Production of Ammonium Nitrate. It generates the majority of its revenue from Medicines & medical supplies.
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