SBRA (Sabra Health Care REIT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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Price $19.52
GF Value $19.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sabra Health Care REIT Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sabra Health Care REIT SBRA +1.19% 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates SBRA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 REITs companies, Sabra Health Care REIT ranks worse than 78.66% 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. Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.85.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Sabra Health Care REIT Inc is 1.77, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SBRA' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 1.97   Max: 50
Current: 1.77


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sabra Health Care REIT was 50.00. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.97.

SBRA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
78.66% of 717 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs SBRA: 1.77

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Sabra Health Care REIT is 6.15%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sabra Health Care REIT was 20.11%. The lowest was 5.78%. And the median was 8.19%.

Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.30.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sabra Health Care REIT was 16.30% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 1.25% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


Sabra Health Care REIT (NAS:SBRA) 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.


Sabra Health Care REIT Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Sabra Health Care REIT Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sabra Health Care REIT'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.

Sabra Health Care REIT Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sabra Health Care REIT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 50.00 2.95 1.97 1.74

Sabra Health Care REIT Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.77 1.22 2.44 2.03 1.85

SBRA vs NHI, HR, MPT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Sabra Health Care REIT'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.


Sabra Health Care REIT Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Sabra Health Care REIT 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.

Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.2/ 0.688
=1.74

Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.3/ 0.162
=1.85

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.85 mean?
Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.85 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sabra Health Care REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 50.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Sabra Health Care REIT ranks #564 out of 717 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sabra Health Care REIT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.85 is near median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 50.00. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Sabra Health Care REIT's value of 1.85 is 86.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sabra Health Care REIT ranks #564 out of 717 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sabra Health Care REIT has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sabra Health Care REIT's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NHI and HR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sabra Health Care REIT ranks #564 out of 717 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sabra Health Care REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Sabra Health Care REIT's value of 1.85 is 86.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sabra Health Care REIT's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 50.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Sabra Health Care REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 717 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. Sabra Health Care REIT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.85 is 86.9% 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 Sabra Health Care REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sabra Health Care REIT's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sabra Health Care REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.32, compared to a current price of $19.52 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 86.9% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. Sabra Health Care REIT's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 10 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 Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.85 as of Mar. 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 Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sabra Health Care REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.52 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.32. GuruFocus considers Sabra Health Care REIT to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SBRA:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.85 (near median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: $19.32 vs. price of $19.52 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.9% above the REITs median (#564 of 717)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SBRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sabra Health Care REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SBC:Germany
Address 1781 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, USA, 92782
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc is a healthcare facility real estate investment trust. The company operates one segment that owns and invests in healthcare real estate. All of the company's revenue is generated in the United States. Sabra's operations consist of nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and mental health facilities.
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