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Saudi Lime Industries CoSAU:9566 40 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Dec. 2025, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates SAU:9566 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼19.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Building Materials companies, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks better than 80.09% 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 Lime Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Lime Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9566'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.2
Current: 0.2
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Saudi Lime Industries Co was 0.20. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.20.
SAU:9566's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 80.09% of 211
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs SAU:9566: 0.20
During the past 4 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Saudi Lime Industries Co was 3.08%. The lowest was 1.43%. And the median was 1.69%.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) 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 Lime Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Saudi Lime Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Lime Industries 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 Lime Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
SAU:9566 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Saudi Lime Industries 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 Lime Industries Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Lime Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Saudi Lime Industries 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 Lime Industries 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 Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Saudi Lime Industries Co and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #42 out of 211 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.20. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Saudi Lime Industries Co's value of 0.35 is 7.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #42 out of 211 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Lime Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Lime Industries Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #42 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Saudi Lime Industries Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Saudi Lime Industries Co's value of 0.35 is 7.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Lime Industries Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Saudi Lime Industries Co has consistently been below 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 Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.38, based on 211 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 Lime Industries Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 7.9% below 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 Lime Industries Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼19.55, compared to a current price of ﷼13.50 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 7.9% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.38. Saudi Lime Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 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 Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼13.50 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼19.55.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Lime Industries Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9566:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (75% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: ﷼19.55 vs. price of ﷼13.50 (30.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% below the Building Materials median (#42 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Lime Industries Co is engaged in the manufacturing of quick and hydrated lime, quicklime powder, the manufacturing of lime sand bricks of various sizes, and the manufacturing of calcium carbonate. The company's operating segments are; Limestone, Carbonate, Bricks, and Support services sector. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Limestone sector segment which includes the manufacturing of quicklime in various sizes, hydrated lime in all kinds of packing, and dololime of all sizes.
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