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Academy of Learning CoSAU:9541 -2.90%56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates SAU:9541 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼15.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Education companies, Academy of Learning Co ranks worse than 71.7% 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. Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.81.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Academy of Learning Co is 0.81, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9541'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.58 Max: 0.81
Current: 0.81
During the past 3 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Academy of Learning Co was 0.81. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.58.
SAU:9541's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 71.7% of 106
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.495
vs SAU:9541: 0.81
During the past 3 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Academy of Learning Co was 2.99%. The lowest was 1.06%. And the median was 1.75%.
During the past 12 months, Academy of Learning Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) 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.
Academy of Learning Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Academy of Learning Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SAU:9541 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 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.
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.81 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #76 out of 106 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Academy of Learning Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.81 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 0.81. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Academy of Learning Co's value of 0.81 is 63.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #76 out of 106 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Academy of Learning Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #76 out of 106 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Academy of Learning Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Academy of Learning Co's value of 0.81 is 63.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Academy of Learning Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Academy of Learning 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 0.50, 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. Academy of Learning Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.81 is 63.6% 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 Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy of Learning Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy of Learning Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼15.00, compared to a current price of ﷼6.70 — trading 55.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 63.6% above the Education industry median of 0.50. Academy of Learning Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81 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 Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.70 is trading 55.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼15.00.
GuruFocus considers Academy of Learning Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9541:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.81 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: ﷼15.00 vs. price of ﷼6.70 (55.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% above the Education median (#76 of 106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9541 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Academy of Learning Co operates in the education and training sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has education and training institutes in various regions, preparing students to enter the job market with practical experience through accredited diploma programs. The main activities are represented in the wholesale of computers and its accessories, including (the selling of printers and its inks), integrated administrative services activities for offices and higher institutes for electronic training. It provides educational services and operates solely within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with no geographical sector.
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