ELM Co (SAU:7203) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — 59% Above Median

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What is ELM Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

ELM Co SAU:7203 -1.68% 95 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates SAU:7203 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼1,454.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Software companies, ELM Co ranks better than 65.37% 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. ELM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for ELM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:7203' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.31

During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of ELM Co was 0.42. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.34.

SAU:7203's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
65.37% of 872 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs SAU:7203: 0.31

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of ELM Co is 1.37%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of ELM Co was 1.88%. The lowest was 0.57%. And the median was 0.85%.

ELM Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼4.50.

During the past 12 months, ELM Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.30% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of ELM Co was 19.30% per year. The lowest was 19.30% per year. And the median was 19.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

ELM Co (SAU:7203) 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.

ELM Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

ELM Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ELM 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.

ELM Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

ELM Co Annual Data

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SAU:7203 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, ELM 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.

ELM Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, ELM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ELM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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ELM Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

ELM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	8.5	/	26.891
	=	0.32

ELM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	4.5	/	8.35
	=	0.54

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 mean?

ELM Co (SAU:7203) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on ELM Co and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, ELM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, ELM Co ranks #302 out of 872 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.

Is ELM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

ELM Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.42. The Software industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. ELM Co's value of 0.54 is 31.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ELM Co ranks #302 out of 872 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ELM Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does ELM Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?

According to the Software industry distribution chart, ELM Co ranks #302 out of 872 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts ELM Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. ELM Co's value of 0.54 is 31.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ELM Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.41, ELM 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 Software company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 872 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. ELM Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.54 is 31.7% 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 ELM Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ELM Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54, which is 59% 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 ELM Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELM Co (SAU:7203) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼1,454.28, compared to a current price of ﷼645.00 — trading 55.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 31.7% above the Software industry median of 0.41. ELM Co'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 ELM Co (SAU:7203), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 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 ELM Co (SAU:7203) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELM Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼645.00 is trading 55.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼1,454.28. GuruFocus considers ELM Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:7203:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.54 (59% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: ﷼1,454.28 vs. price of ﷼645.00 (55.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 31.7% above the Software median (#302 of 872)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ELM Co Business Description

Industry Technology Software

Comparable Companies SAU:7200 SAU:9557 SAU:9637 SAU:9614 SAU:9550 SAU:9538 IBM NSE:TCS ACN NSE:INFY TSE:6702 TSE:6701 NSE:HCLTECH FISV XMAD:AMS FIS BOM:507685 CTSH XPAR:CAP CDW

Address Al Thaghr, Digital City 6614, Unit No. 2, Al Nakheel District, Riyadh, SAU, 12382-4182

Website https://www.elm.sa

ELM Co mainly offers ready-made and customized digital solutions across different areas. Its ready-made solutions serve a broad segment of customers, who can subscribe to different packages of their choosing to meet their needs and satisfy business requirements. The services offered by the group include consulting, digital products, technical solutions, and business outsourcing, among others. The group's reportable segments are: Digital business, Business process outsourcing, and Professional services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Digital business, which includes ready-to-use solutions in the form of technical services, portals, electronic applications, and related support work, developed by the group to solve an existing problem or fill an existing service gap for its clients.

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