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Modern Mills CoSAU:2284 -0.56%20 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates SAU:2284 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Modern Mills Co ranks worse than 88.97% 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. Modern Mills Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Modern Mills Co is 1.09, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Modern Mills Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2284'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 0.75 Max: 1.09
Current: 1.09
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Modern Mills Co was 1.09. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 0.75.
SAU:2284's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 88.97% of 997
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs SAU:2284: 1.09
During the past 12 months, Modern Mills Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284) 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.
Modern Mills Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Modern Mills Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Modern Mills 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:2284 vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Modern Mills 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.
Modern Mills Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Modern Mills Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Modern Mills Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Modern Mills 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.
Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Modern Mills Co and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Modern Mills Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Modern Mills Co ranks #887 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Modern Mills Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Modern Mills Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.24 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 1.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Modern Mills Co's value of 1.24 is 188.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Modern Mills Co ranks #887 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Modern Mills Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Modern Mills Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Modern Mills Co ranks #887 out of 997 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Modern Mills Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Modern Mills Co's value of 1.24 is 188.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Modern Mills Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Modern Mills 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 0.43, based on 997 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. Modern Mills Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.24 is 188.4% 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 Modern Mills Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Modern Mills Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.24, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Modern Mills Co stock overvalued right now?
Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.24. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.24, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 188.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. Modern Mills Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.24 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.
Modern Mills Co is a company whose licensed activities include flour production in Saudi Arabia and all activities related to the provision of wheat products, animal feed, and related products, including making any contracts or any related arrangements. The company operates in three regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which are also their reportable segments that include Khamis Mushait, Al Jumum, and Al Jowf. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Khamis Mushait, involves Production of flour and feed. Al Jumum, and Al Jowf involves Production of flour and bran.
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