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Riyadh Steel CoSAU:9588 40 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:9588 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼1.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 266 Steel companies, Riyadh Steel Co ranks worse than 53.38% 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. Riyadh Steel Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Riyadh Steel Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9588'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.38
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Riyadh Steel Co was 0.38. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
SAU:9588's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 53.38% of 266
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.355
vs SAU:9588: 0.38
Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588) 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.
Riyadh Steel Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Riyadh Steel Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Riyadh Steel 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.
SAU:9588 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Riyadh Steel 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.
Riyadh Steel Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Riyadh Steel Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riyadh Steel Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Riyadh Steel 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.
Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Riyadh Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Riyadh Steel Co ranks #142 out of 266 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Riyadh Steel Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Riyadh Steel Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Riyadh Steel Co's value of 0.56 is 57.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riyadh Steel Co ranks #142 out of 266 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Riyadh Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riyadh Steel Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Riyadh Steel Co ranks #142 out of 266 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Riyadh Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Riyadh Steel Co's value of 0.56 is 57.7% above this benchmark. 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 Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.36, based on 266 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. Riyadh Steel Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 57.7% 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 Riyadh Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel 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. Riyadh Steel Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riyadh Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼1.65, compared to a current price of ﷼1.41 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 and 57.7% above the Steel industry median of 0.36. Riyadh Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 2 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 Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Jun. 2026. 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 Riyadh Steel Co (SAU:9588) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼1.41 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼1.65.
GuruFocus considers Riyadh Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9588:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56
GF Value™: ﷼1.65 vs. price of ﷼1.41 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% above the Steel median (#142 of 266)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riyadh Steel Co Group is a steel manufacturer principally engaged in the production of sheets, plates, strip coils, rods, skewers, corners, wires, and sections. The Company provides steel scrap, billets, and ASTM A36 standard flat and angle bars, and generates revenue from the sale of angled and flat bars and other finished goods, billets, and scrap iron and raw materials. It mainly operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which generates the majority of its revenue, and also has a presence in other GCC countries.
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