Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.69 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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Eastern Province Cement Co SAU:3080

94 GF Score

Price ﷼26.40

GF Value ﷼39.07

Valuation Significantly Undervalued

5 Warning Signs

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What is Eastern Province Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Eastern Province Cement Co SAU:3080 -1.20% 94 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates SAU:3080 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼39.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Building Materials companies, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks worse than 75.36% 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. Eastern Province Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Eastern Province Cement Co is 0.79, which seems too high.

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

SAU:3080' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.61
Current: 0.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eastern Province Cement Co was 1.61. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.82.

SAU:3080's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
75.36% of 211 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs SAU:3080: 0.79

As of today (2026-07-19), the Dividend Yield % of Eastern Province Cement Co is 4.49%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eastern Province Cement Co was 11.36%. The lowest was 1.65%. And the median was 4.94%.

Eastern Province Cement Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼0.60.

During the past 12 months, Eastern Province Cement Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 266.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Eastern Province Cement Co was 57.40% per year. The lowest was -33.10% per year. And the median was -9.65% 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.

Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) 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.

Eastern Province Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Eastern Province Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastern Province Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Eastern Province Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Eastern Province Cement Co Annual Data

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Eastern Province Cement Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:3080 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Eastern Province 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.

Eastern Province Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

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

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

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Eastern Province Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Eastern Province 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 )
	=	1.6	/	2.665
	=	0.60

Eastern Province 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 )
	=	0.6	/	0.866
	=	0.69

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 mean?

Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eastern Province Cement Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Eastern Province Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks #159 out of 211 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.

Is Eastern Province Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Eastern Province Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.61. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Eastern Province Cement Co's value of 0.69 is 81.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks #159 out of 211 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eastern Province Cement 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 Eastern Province Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?

According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks #159 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Eastern Province Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Eastern Province Cement Co's value of 0.69 is 81.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Province Cement Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Eastern Province 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 211 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. Eastern Province Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 is 81.6% 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 Eastern Province 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. Eastern Province Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Eastern Province Cement Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼39.07, compared to a current price of ﷼26.40 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 81.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.38. Eastern Province Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 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 Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Province Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼26.40 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼39.07. GuruFocus considers Eastern Province Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:3080:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.69 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: ﷼39.07 vs. price of ﷼26.40 (32.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 81.6% above the Building Materials median (#159 of 211)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Eastern Province Cement Co Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Building Materials

Comparable Companies SAU:3010 SAU:3060 SAU:3050 SAU:3092 SAU:3003 SAU:3004 SAU:3002 SAU:3005 SAU:9583 SAU:3090 CRH XSWX:HOLN SHSE:600176 VMC XTER:HEI MLM BOM:532538 XSWX:AMRZ NSE:GRASIM MEX:CEMEXCPO

Address King Fahd Road (Dammam - Khobar Highway), P.O. Box 4536, Dammam, SAU, 31412

Website https://www.epcco.com.sa

Eastern Province Cement Co is engaged in producing different kinds of Building materials. It operates in two segments: Cement, which is into manufacturing and wholesale of ordinary cement, salt-resistant cement, and clinker cement; and the Precast segment is into manufacturing of partitions, frames & prefabricated buildings from prefabricated concrete. The cement segment accounts for the majority revenue of the company. Geographically, it generates nearly all of its revenue from Saudi Arabia.

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