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Arabian Plastic Industrial CoSAU:9548 -2.70%62 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Dec. 2025, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates SAU:9548 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼33.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co ranks better than 57% 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. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9548'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.32
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Arabian Plastic Industrial Co was 0.32. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.32.
SAU:9548's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 57% of 907
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs SAU:9548: 0.32
During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Arabian Plastic Industrial Co was 4.63%. The lowest was 1.72%. And the median was 1.98%.
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.
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548) 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.
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Arabian Plastic Industrial 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.
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SAU:9548 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arabian Plastic Industrial 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.
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Arabian Plastic Industrial 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.
* 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.
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Arabian Plastic Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co ranks #390 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.32. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's value of 0.57 is 58.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co ranks #390 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co ranks #390 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Arabian Plastic Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's value of 0.57 is 58.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Arabian Plastic Industrial 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 58.3% 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 Arabian Plastic Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Plastic Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼33.69, compared to a current price of ﷼54.00 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 58.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Arabian Plastic Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Arabian Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 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 Arabian Plastic Industrial Co (SAU:9548) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Plastic Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼54.00 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼33.69.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Plastic Industrial Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9548:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (78% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: ﷼33.69 vs. price of ﷼54.00 (60.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% above the Chemicals median (#390 of 907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9548 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co Business Description
Arabian Plastic Industrial Co is a plastic packaging and thermoplastic injection company. The company provides superior injection molding production services, as well as high-quality extrusion of films, blow molding, and thermoforming disposable products.
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