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Etihad Etisalat Co JSCSAU:7020 +0.40%81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 278% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates SAU:7020 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼62.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 190 Telecommunication Services companies, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks worse than 55.26% 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. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:7020'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Etihad Etisalat Co JSC was 0.60. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.37.
SAU:7020's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 55.26% of 190
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs SAU:7020: 0.60
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Etihad Etisalat Co JSC was 6.49%. The lowest was 1.14%. And the median was 2.45%.
During the past 12 months, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 43.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Etihad Etisalat Co JSC was 88.20% per year. The lowest was 8.30% per year. And the median was 55.40% 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Etihad Etisalat Co JSC'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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SAU:7020 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC'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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC'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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #105 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 is 278% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.60. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 1.40 is 154.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #105 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #105 out of 190 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Etihad Etisalat Co JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 1.40 is 154.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.55, based on 190 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. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 is 154.5% 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.90, compared to a current price of ﷼62.65 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 154.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.55. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼62.65 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.90.
GuruFocus considers Etihad Etisalat Co JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:7020:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.40 (278% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: ﷼62.90 vs. price of ﷼62.65 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 154.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#105 of 190)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC operates in the telecom sector. The company also manages, installs, and operates telephone networks, terminals, and telecommunication unit systems, as well as to sell and maintains mobile phones and telecommunication units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company's segment includes Consumer, Business, Wholesale and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Consumer segment, which includes products and services such as voice calls, mobile Internet, and fixed Internet. The company has provides integrated services for three main sectors; individuals, businesses, and carriers. All of the company's operations are principally conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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