SBSTF (SBS Transit) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.92 (As of Dec. 2025) — 100% Above Median


What is SBS Transit Dividend Payout Ratio?

SBS Transit SBSTF 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates SBSTF with a GF Score™ of 82/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, SBS Transit ranks worse than 90.81% 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. SBS Transit's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.92.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of SBS Transit Ltd is 1.22, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for SBS Transit's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SBS Transit was 1.21. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.46.

SBSTF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 0.45
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of SBS Transit is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SBS Transit was 7.38%. The lowest was 1.00%. And the median was 3.06%.

SBS Transit's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.07.

During the past 12 months, SBS Transit's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 110.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SBS Transit was 61.40% per year. The lowest was -33.40% per year. And the median was 1.50% 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.

SBS Transit (OTCPK:SBSTF) 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.

SBS Transit Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

SBS Transit Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SBS Transit'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.

SBS Transit Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

SBS Transit 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 0.73 0.36 0.50 0.50 1.21

SBS Transit Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.51 0.51 0.47 1.47 0.92

SBSTF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, SBS Transit'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.

SBS Transit Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SBS Transit's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SBS Transit's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


SBS Transit 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.

SBS Transit'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 )
=0.183/ 0.151
=1.21

SBS Transit's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.069/ 0.075
=0.92

* 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 0.92 mean?
SBS Transit (SBSTF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SBS Transit and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, SBS Transit's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #514 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is SBS Transit's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SBS Transit's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.21. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. SBS Transit's value of 0.92 is 104.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #514 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SBS Transit has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBS Transit's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #514 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places SBS Transit in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. SBS Transit's value of 0.92 is 104.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SBS Transit's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.45, SBS Transit 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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. SBS Transit's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 is 104.4% 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 SBS Transit and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBS Transit's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBS Transit stock overvalued right now?
SBS Transit (SBSTF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 104.4% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. SBS Transit's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 SBS Transit (SBSTF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92 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.

SBS Transit Business Description

Other Exchanges S61:Singapore
Address 91 Sengkang East Avenue, Singapore, SGP, 545072
SBS Transit Ltd is engaged in providing public transport services and consultancy services relating to land transport. The provision of public transport services includes the operation of public buses and rail transit systems in Singapore. The company's operating segments are Public Transport Services and Other Commercial Services. The Public Transport Services include income generated from the provision of bus and rail services to commuters traveling on public transport systems. The Other Commercial Services include income generated from advertisements on buses and trains, and rental collection from commercial and shop space at bus interchanges and rail stations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Public Transport Services segment.