Ataa Educational CoSAU:4292 -2.07%83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 750.00 as of Apr. 2026, which is 118948% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates SAU:4292 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼70.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Education companies, Ataa Educational Co ranks worse than 66.04% 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. Ataa Educational Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 750.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ataa Educational Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4292'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.63 Max: 1.19
Current: 0.65
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ataa Educational Co was 1.19. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.63.
SAU:4292's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 66.04% of 106
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.485
vs SAU:4292: 0.65
During the past 12 months, Ataa Educational Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 80.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ataa Educational Co was 7.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 3.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) 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.
Ataa Educational Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Ataa Educational Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ataa Educational 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.
SAU:4292 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ataa Educational 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.
Ataa Educational Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ataa Educational Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ataa Educational Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Ataa Educational 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.
Ataa Educational Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 750.00 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ataa Educational Co and its competitors. This is 118948% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Ataa Educational Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #70 out of 106 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Ataa Educational Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ataa Educational Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 750.00 is 118948% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.19. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Ataa Educational Co's value of 750.00 is 154539.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #70 out of 106 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ataa Educational Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ataa Educational Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #70 out of 106 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ataa Educational Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Ataa Educational Co's value of 750.00 is 154539.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ataa Educational Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Ataa Educational 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 an Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.49, based on 106 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. Ataa Educational Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 750.00 is 154539.2% 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 Ataa Educational Co 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. Ataa Educational Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 750.00, which is 118948% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ataa Educational Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼70.02, compared to a current price of ﷼48.28 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 750.00, which is 118948% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 154539.2% above the Education industry median of 0.49. Ataa Educational Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 750.00 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼48.28 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼70.02.
GuruFocus considers Ataa Educational Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4292:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 750.00 (118948% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: ﷼70.02 vs. price of ﷼48.28 (31% below fair value)
Industry Position: 154539.2% above the Education median (#70 of 106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ataa Educational Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company involved in the establishment of national and international schools, kindergarten, primary, intermediate, and secondary schools for boys and girls, colleges and universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad. It is also engaged in establishing, managing, and maintaining vocational training centers. The company's operating segments are; Education, Training, and Recruitment. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Education segment which is engaged in establishing and managing private, international, French and Indian schools.
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