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National Medical Care CoSAU:4005 +0.59%93 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.43 as of Jun. 2026, which is 321% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates SAU:4005 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼208.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Medical Care Co ranks worse than 51% 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. National Medical Care Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Medical Care Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4005'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.92
Current: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of National Medical Care Co was 0.92. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.34.
SAU:4005's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 51% of 251
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs SAU:4005: 0.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of National Medical Care Co was 4.63%. The lowest was 0.46%. And the median was 1.46%.
During the past 12 months, National Medical Care Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Medical Care Co was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) 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.
National Medical Care Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
National Medical Care Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Medical Care 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.
National Medical Care Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SAU:4005 vs HCA, THC, EHC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Medical Care 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.
National Medical Care Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Medical Care Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Medical Care Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
National Medical Care 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.
National Medical Care 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.
National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.43 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on National Medical Care Co and its competitors. This is 321% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, National Medical Care Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.92. According to the industry distribution chart, National Medical Care Co ranks #128 out of 251 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is National Medical Care Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
National Medical Care Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.43 is 321% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.92. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. National Medical Care Co's value of 1.43 is 232.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Medical Care Co ranks #128 out of 251 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Medical Care Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Medical Care Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Medical Care Co ranks #128 out of 251 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places National Medical Care Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. National Medical Care Co's value of 1.43 is 232.6% above this benchmark. Historically, National Medical Care Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.43, National Medical Care 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.43, based on 251 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. National Medical Care Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.43 is 232.6% 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 National Medical Care Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. National Medical Care Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.43, which is 321% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Medical Care Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼208.38, compared to a current price of ﷼118.90 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.43, which is 321% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 232.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.43. National Medical Care Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.43 as of Jun. 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 National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Medical Care Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼118.90 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼208.38.
GuruFocus considers National Medical Care Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4005:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.43 (321% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: ﷼208.38 vs. price of ﷼118.90 (42.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 232.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#128 of 251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Medical Care Co is engaged in the business to establish, own, equip, manage, maintain, and operate healthcare facilities and provide home health care services. The company trades medicines, medical equipment, and supplies in wholesale and retail trade. Geographically, all operations are conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company generates revenue through the Rendering of clinical services, and the Sale of pharmaceuticals.
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