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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. Arabian Drilling Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Drilling Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Arabian Drilling Co was 1.08. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.72.
SAU:2381's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Arabian Drilling Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -100.00% 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.
Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) 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.
Arabian Drilling Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Arabian Drilling Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arabian Drilling 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:2381 vs NE, RIG, VAL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Arabian Drilling 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.
Arabian Drilling Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arabian Drilling Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Drilling Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Arabian Drilling 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.
Arabian Drilling 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.
Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arabian Drilling Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Arabian Drilling Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Drilling Co ranks #999999 out of 434 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Arabian Drilling Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Arabian Drilling Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.08. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Drilling Co ranks #999999 out of 434 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Drilling Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Drilling Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Arabian Drilling Co ranks #999999 out of 434 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Arabian Drilling Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Historically, Arabian Drilling Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.08 over the past decade. 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 434 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. 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 Arabian Drilling 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. Arabian Drilling Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Drilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼100.70, compared to a current price of ﷼81.50 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Arabian Drilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Arabian Drilling Co (SAU:2381) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Drilling Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼81.50 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼100.70.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Drilling Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2381:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ﷼100.70 vs. price of ﷼81.50 (19.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2381 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Drilling Co is an onshore and offshore gas and oil rig drilling company in Saudi Arabia. It is principally engaged in the drilling of oil and natural gas wells, operations, maintenance and hauling of rigs, and related activities. The operating segment of the company Provision of drilling and related services through land rigs and the Provision of drilling and related services through off-shore rigs.
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