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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. Natural Gas Distribution Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Distribution Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9516'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.67 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.33
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Natural Gas Distribution Co was 0.76. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.67.
SAU:9516's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 72.53% of 375
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs SAU:9516: 0.33
During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Natural Gas Distribution Co was 2.56%. The lowest was 0.76%. And the median was 1.10%.
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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) 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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Natural Gas Distribution Co 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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SAU:9516 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Natural Gas Distribution 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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Natural Gas Distribution Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Distribution Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Natural Gas Distribution 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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co'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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Natural Gas Distribution Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #103 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Natural Gas Distribution Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.76. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #103 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Natural Gas Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Distribution Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #103 out of 375 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Natural Gas Distribution Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Historically, Natural Gas Distribution Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.76 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 375 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Gas Distribution Co'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 Natural Gas Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼79.58, compared to a current price of ﷼23.40 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Natural Gas Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼23.40 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼79.58.
GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Distribution Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9516:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ﷼79.58 vs. price of ﷼23.40 (70.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Gas Distribution Co is engaged in the operation and maintenance of natural gas networks in the second industrial city and industrial cities in the Kingdom. The company's business is to supply the factories located in the second industrial city in Riyadh. It is supplied with natural gas from Saudi Aramco through a main pipeline.
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