Sheng Siong Group (SGX:OV8) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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SGX:OV8 Sheng Siong Group Ltd SGX:OV8
82 GF Score
Price S$3.34
GF Value S$1.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sheng Siong Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sheng Siong Group SGX:OV8 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates SGX:OV8 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Retail - Defensive companies, Sheng Siong Group ranks worse than 76.37% 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. Sheng Siong Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.70.

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

SGX:OV8' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.7   Max: 0.88
Current: 0.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sheng Siong Group was 0.88. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.70.

SGX:OV8's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
76.37% of 182 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs SGX:OV8: 0.67

As of today (2026-08-01), the Dividend Yield % of Sheng Siong Group is 2.10%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sheng Siong Group was 4.29%. The lowest was 1.91%. And the median was 3.52%.

Sheng Siong Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$0.04.

During the past 12 months, Sheng Siong Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sheng Siong Group was 21.60% per year. The lowest was -1.80% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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

Sheng Siong Group (SGX:OV8) 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.

Sheng Siong Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sheng Siong Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sheng Siong Group'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.

Sheng Siong Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sheng Siong Group 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 0.69 0.71 0.66 0.70 0.65

Sheng Siong Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.68 0.71 0.67 0.64 0.70

SGX:OV8 vs KR, SFM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sheng Siong Group'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.

Sheng Siong Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sheng Siong Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sheng Siong Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Sheng Siong Group 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.

Sheng Siong Group'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 )
=0.064/ 0.099
=0.65

Sheng Siong Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.038/ 0.054
=0.70

* 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 0.70 mean?
Sheng Siong Group (SGX:OV8) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sheng Siong Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Sheng Siong Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Sheng Siong Group ranks #139 out of 182 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Sheng Siong Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sheng Siong Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 0.88. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sheng Siong Group's value of 0.70 is 89.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sheng Siong Group ranks #139 out of 182 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sheng Siong Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sheng Siong Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sheng Siong Group ranks #139 out of 182 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sheng Siong Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Sheng Siong Group's value of 0.70 is 89.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sheng Siong Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Sheng Siong Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 182 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. Sheng Siong Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 89.2% 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 Sheng Siong Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sheng Siong Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sheng Siong Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sheng Siong Group (SGX:OV8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.97, compared to a current price of S$3.34 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 89.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Sheng Siong Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Sheng Siong Group (SGX:OV8), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 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 Sheng Siong Group (SGX:OV8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sheng Siong Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$3.34 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.97. GuruFocus considers Sheng Siong Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:OV8:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: S$1.97 vs. price of S$3.34 (69.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#139 of 182)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:OV8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sheng Siong Group Business Description

Address 6 Mandai Link, Singapore, SGP, 728652
Sheng Siong Group Ltd is a Singapore-based company that is principally engaged in the retail business. The company operates through the Sheng Siong Groceries chain, with stores located across Singapore. The company offers "wet and dry" merchandise, including fresh and chilled goods (such as seafood, meat, and vegetables), processed, frozen, and preserved food products, and general merchandise (like toiletries and essential household products). The company has its own distribution network, food-processing facilities, and warehousing facilities. The Group operates in one segment, which relates to the provision of supermarket supplies and supermarket operations. The Groups operations are mainly located in Singapore.
82GF Score

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