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Saudi Top for Trading CoSAU:9552 51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.78 as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 4.65. GuruFocus rates SAU:9552 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼7.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Chemicals companies, Saudi Top for Trading Co ranks worse than 90.95% 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. Saudi Top for Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.78.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Saudi Top for Trading Co is 1.25, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Top for Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9552'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 4.65 Max: 16.36
Current: 1.25
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saudi Top for Trading Co was 16.36. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 4.65.
SAU:9552's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 90.95% of 906
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs SAU:9552: 1.25
During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Saudi Top for Trading Co was 30.25%. The lowest was 3.90%. And the median was 8.58%.
During the past 12 months, Saudi Top for Trading Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -50.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Saudi Top for Trading Co (SAU:9552) 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.
Saudi Top for Trading Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Saudi Top for Trading Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Top for Trading 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.
Saudi Top for Trading Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SAU:9552 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Top for Trading 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.
Saudi Top for Trading Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Top for Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Top for Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Saudi Top for Trading 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.
Saudi Top for Trading 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.
Saudi Top for Trading Co (SAU:9552) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.78 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Saudi Top for Trading Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 4.65. Over the past decade, Saudi Top for Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 16.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Top for Trading Co ranks #824 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Saudi Top for Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Saudi Top for Trading Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.78 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 4.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 16.36. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Saudi Top for Trading Co's value of 2.78 is 672.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Top for Trading Co ranks #824 out of 906 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Top for Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Top for Trading Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Top for Trading Co ranks #824 out of 906 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Saudi Top for Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Saudi Top for Trading Co's value of 2.78 is 672.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Top for Trading Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 16.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.65 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Saudi Top for Trading 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 906 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. Saudi Top for Trading Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.78 is 672.2% 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 Saudi Top for Trading 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. Saudi Top for Trading Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.78, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 4.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Top for Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Top for Trading Co (SAU:9552) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼7.64, compared to a current price of ﷼7.24 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.78, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 4.65 and 672.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Saudi Top for Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Saudi Top for Trading Co (SAU:9552), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.78 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 Saudi Top for Trading Co (SAU:9552) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Top for Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼7.24 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼7.64.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Top for Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9552:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.78 (40% below median its 10-year median of 4.65)
GF Value™: ﷼7.64 vs. price of ﷼7.24 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 672.2% above the Chemicals median (#824 of 906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9552 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Top for Trading Co is engaged in the plastic raw materials business as a trading company or manufacturer and also an authorized distributor for petrochemical-producing companies. The companies product portfolio includes Polyethylene WAX, Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Styrenics, Polypropylene Rubber, and Engineering Polymers. It has two segments: Trading and Industrial.
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