Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.05 (As of Mar. 2026) — 384% Above Median

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SAU:2270 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co SAU:2270
94 GF Score
Price ﷼217.50
GF Value ﷼343.89
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co SAU:2270 +0.42% 94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 384% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates SAU:2270 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼343.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks worse than 93.57% 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. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co is 1.48, which seems too high.

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

SAU:2270' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 0.63   Max: 1.48
Current: 1.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co was 1.48. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.63.

SAU:2270's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
93.57% of 996 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435 vs SAU:2270: 1.48

As of today (2026-07-19), the Dividend Yield % of Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co is 7.36%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co was 8.53%. The lowest was 0.86%. And the median was 3.31%.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼8.00.

During the past 12 months, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 41.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co was 48.50% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 12.30% 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.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) 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.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.92 0.57 1.18 1.43

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co 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 2.27 0.00 1.39 0.00 3.05

SAU:2270 vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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 )
=17/ 11.915
=1.43

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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 )
=8/ 2.62
=3.05

* 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 3.05 mean?
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co and its competitors. This is 384% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks #932 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.05 is 384% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's value of 3.05 is 601.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks #932 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks #932 out of 996 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's value of 3.05 is 601.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 996 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. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.05 is 601.1% 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.05, which is 384% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼343.89, compared to a current price of ﷼217.50 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.05, which is 384% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 601.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270), 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼217.50 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼343.89. GuruFocus considers Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2270:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.05 (384% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: ﷼343.89 vs. price of ﷼217.50 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 601.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#932 of 996)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Business Description

Address Sari Branch Road, Al Khalidiyyah District, Jeddah, SAU, 23423
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co is engaged in the production and distribution of dairy products, beverages, and various foodstuffs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, and certain other Gulf and Arab countries. The company operates in two segments: Drinks, which include milk and juice products; and Non- drinks, which include ice creams, tomato paste, cheese and snacks.
94GF Score

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