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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. National Co for Learning and Education's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.
SAU:4291'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.53 Max: 1.48
Current: 0.52
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of National Co for Learning and Education was 1.48. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.53.
SAU:4291's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 54.29% of 105
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs SAU:4291: 0.52
During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of National Co for Learning and Education was 2.88%. The lowest was 0.69%. And the median was 1.36%.
During the past 12 months, National Co for Learning and Education's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 37.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.20% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Co for Learning and Education was 37.90% per year. The lowest was 14.50% per year. And the median was 26.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) 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 Co for Learning and Education Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
National Co for Learning and Education 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.
National Co for Learning and Education Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
National Co for Learning and Education Annual Data
SAU:4291 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, National Co for Learning and Education'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 Co for Learning and Education Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Co for Learning and Education's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Co for Learning and Education's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
National Co for Learning and Education 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.
* 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 Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. Over the past decade, National Co for Learning and Education's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #57 out of 105 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is National Co for Learning and Education's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
National Co for Learning and Education's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.48. Based on the distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #57 out of 105 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Co for Learning and Education has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Co for Learning and Education's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #57 out of 105 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places National Co for Learning and Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Historically, National Co for Learning and Education's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.48 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 Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.49, based on 105 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 National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Co for Learning and Education'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 National Co for Learning and Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼197.15, compared to a current price of ﷼128.60 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. National Co for Learning and Education's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 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 Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼128.60 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼197.15.
GuruFocus considers National Co for Learning and Education to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4291:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ﷼197.15 vs. price of ﷼128.60 (34.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Co for Learning and Education Business Description
National Co for Learning and Education is a provider of educational and learning services based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is engaged in ownership, establishment and management of private schools for general education (pre-university) in addition to investment in sport and entertainment along with sport clubs for school students. The company offers educational complexes that accommodate more than 15 thousand students, distributed in all stages from kindergarten, primary, intermediate and high school, according to the national curriculum and international curricula, with scientific laboratories on one hand, and entertainment facilities and sports clubs on the other hand. The company's business segments include Al-Rayan schools, Al-Rawabi schools, Al-Nuzha schools among others.
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