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Saudi Company for HardwareSAU:4008 +2.03%72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 645% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates SAU:4008 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼33.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Retail - Cyclical companies, Saudi Company for Hardware ranks better than 80.83% 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. Saudi Company for Hardware's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Company for Hardware's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4008'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.56 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.21
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saudi Company for Hardware was 1.16. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.56.
SAU:4008's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 80.83% of 506
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.415
vs SAU:4008: 0.21
During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Saudi Company for Hardware was 6.45%. The lowest was 0.83%. And the median was 2.47%.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Saudi Company for Hardware was 7.70% per year. The lowest was -24.60% per year. And the median was -11.70% 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.
Saudi Company for Hardware (SAU:4008) 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.
Saudi Company for Hardware Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Saudi Company for Hardware Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Saudi Company for Hardware Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SAU:4008 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Saudi Company for Hardware'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.
Saudi Company for Hardware Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Company for Hardware's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Company for Hardware's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Saudi Company for Hardware 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.
Saudi Company for Hardware'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.
Saudi Company for Hardware (SAU:4008) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Saudi Company for Hardware and its competitors. This is 645% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Saudi Company for Hardware's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Company for Hardware ranks #97 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Saudi Company for Hardware's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Saudi Company for Hardware's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.17 is 645% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 1.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Saudi Company for Hardware's value of 4.17 is 904.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Company for Hardware ranks #97 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Company for Hardware has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Company for Hardware's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Company for Hardware ranks #97 out of 506 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Saudi Company for Hardware in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Saudi Company for Hardware's value of 4.17 is 904.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Company for Hardware's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Saudi Company for Hardware 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.42, based on 506 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. Saudi Company for Hardware's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.17 is 904.8% 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 Saudi Company for Hardware and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Company for Hardware's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.17, which is 645% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Company for Hardware stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Company for Hardware (SAU:4008) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼33.78, compared to a current price of ﷼23.10 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.17, which is 645% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 904.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.42. Saudi Company for Hardware's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Saudi Company for Hardware (SAU:4008), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.17 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 Saudi Company for Hardware (SAU:4008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Company for Hardware stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼23.10 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼33.78.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Company for Hardware to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4008:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 4.17 (645% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: ﷼33.78 vs. price of ﷼23.10 (31.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 904.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#97 of 506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Company for Hardware is principally engaged in the retailing and wholesaling of household and office supplies and appliances, construction tools and equipment, and electrical tools and hardware. Along with subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Sales and Services, and Logistic Services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Sales and Services segment, which includes the sale of goods made to retail and wholesale customers. The service department represents the services department's income from the delivery, installation, and maintenance of items sold. The Logistics segment provides a comprehensive logistics offering to its clients, including freight forwarding, transportation, and contract logistics.
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