City Cement Co (SAU:3003) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 224% Above Median


SAU:3003 City Cement Co SAU:3003
86 GF Score
Price ﷼11.28
GF Value ﷼20.89
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is City Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

City Cement Co SAU:3003 -0.27% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 224% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates SAU:3003 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼20.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Building Materials companies, City Cement Co ranks worse than 95.22% 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. City Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.79.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of City Cement Co is 1.72, which seems too high.

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

SAU:3003' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.72
Current: 1.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of City Cement Co was 1.72. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.86.

SAU:3003's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
95.22% of 209 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs SAU:3003: 1.72

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of City Cement Co is 10.17%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of City Cement Co was 18.10%. The lowest was 1.95%. And the median was 4.60%.

City Cement Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼0.50.

During the past 12 months, City Cement Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 130.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of City Cement Co was 43.60% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was -10.30% 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.

City Cement Co (SAU:3003) 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.

City Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

City Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for City Cement 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.

City Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

City Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 1.14 1.63 0.93 0.78

City Cement 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 0.00 0.00 14.13 0.00 2.79

SAU:3003 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, City Cement 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.

City Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, City Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where City Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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City Cement 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.

City Cement 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 )
=0.65/ 0.839
=0.77

City Cement 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 )
=0.5/ 0.179
=2.79

* 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 2.79 mean?
City Cement Co (SAU:3003) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.79 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on City Cement Co and its competitors. This is 224% above median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, City Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, City Cement Co ranks #199 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is City Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
City Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.79 is 224% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.72. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. City Cement Co's value of 2.79 is 634.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Cement Co ranks #199 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, City Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, City Cement Co ranks #199 out of 209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places City Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. City Cement Co's value of 2.79 is 634.2% above this benchmark. Historically, City Cement Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 0.38, City Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.38, based on 209 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. City Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.79 is 634.2% 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 City Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials 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. City Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.79, which is 224% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Cement Co (SAU:3003) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼20.89, compared to a current price of ﷼11.28 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.79, which is 224% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 634.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.38. City Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 City Cement Co (SAU:3003), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.79 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 City Cement Co (SAU:3003) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼11.28 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼20.89. GuruFocus considers City Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:3003:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.79 (224% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: ﷼20.89 vs. price of ﷼11.28 (46% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 634.2% above the Building Materials median (#199 of 209)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3003 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

City Cement Co Business Description

Address Olaya, Takhassussi Road, Prestige Center Building 4, P.O.Box 3070, Opposite of Panorama Mall, Riyadh, SAU, 11471
City Cement Co produces a wide range of cement products in Saudi Arabia. It offers Ordinary Portland cement suitable for modern construction, concrete works, restoration work, and Sulfate resistant cement used in dam projects, marine works such as ports and berths, sewage stations, bases, and construction foundations. Geographically, the company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia only.
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