Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (As of Jun. 2026) — 114% Above Median

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SGX:S56 Samudera Shipping Line Ltd SGX:S56
59 GF Score
Price S$0.96
GF Value S$0.99
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Samudera Shipping Line Dividend Payout Ratio?

Samudera Shipping Line SGX:S56 -0.52% 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates SGX:S56 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 558 Transportation companies, Samudera Shipping Line ranks better than 79.03% 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. Samudera Shipping Line's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.30.

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

SGX:S56' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.14   Max: 0.54
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Samudera Shipping Line was 0.54. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.14.

SGX:S56's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
79.03% of 558 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs SGX:S56: 0.24

As of today (2026-08-05), the Dividend Yield % of Samudera Shipping Line is 3.80%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Samudera Shipping Line was 12.71%. The lowest was 1.12%. And the median was 2.63%.

Samudera Shipping Line's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$0.02.

During the past 12 months, Samudera Shipping Line's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 85.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Samudera Shipping Line was 120.50% per year. The lowest was -40.20% per year. And the median was 13.20% 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.

Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) 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.

Samudera Shipping Line Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Samudera Shipping Line Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samudera Shipping Line'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.

Samudera Shipping Line Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Samudera Shipping Line 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 0.04 0.09 0.11 0.12 0.14

Samudera Shipping Line 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 0.20 0.08 0.10 0.18 0.30

Samudera Shipping Line Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Samudera Shipping Line'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.

Samudera Shipping Line Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Samudera Shipping Line's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Samudera Shipping Line 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.

Samudera Shipping Line'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 )
=0.025/ 0.181
=0.14

Samudera Shipping Line'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 )
=0.022/ 0.073
=0.30

* 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 0.30 mean?
Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Samudera Shipping Line and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Samudera Shipping Line's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #117 out of 558 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Samudera Shipping Line's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Samudera Shipping Line's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.54. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 0.30 is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #117 out of 558 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samudera Shipping Line has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samudera Shipping Line's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #117 out of 558 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Samudera Shipping Line in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 0.30 is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Samudera Shipping Line's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Samudera Shipping Line 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.44, based on 558 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. Samudera Shipping Line's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 31.8% 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 Samudera Shipping Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samudera Shipping Line's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samudera Shipping Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.99, compared to a current price of S$0.96 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 31.8% below the Transportation industry median of 0.44. Samudera Shipping Line's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.96 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.99. GuruFocus considers Samudera Shipping Line to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:S56:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (114% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: S$0.99 vs. price of S$0.96 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.8% below the Transportation median (#117 of 558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:S56 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Samudera Shipping Line Business Description

Address 6 Raffles Quay, No. 25-01, Singapore, SGP, 048580
Samudera Shipping Line Ltd is a cargo transportation company that is engaged in owning and operating ocean-going ships and the provision of containerized feeder shipping services. Its segments include Container Shipping, Bulk and Tanker, and Logistics. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Container Shipping segment, which provides feeder services for the transportation of containerized cargo between Singapore as a hub port and other outgoing spoke ports in Asia, as well as inter-region and intra-region container shipping services to end users. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from South East Asia (excluding Indonesia), followed by Indonesia, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, Far East, and other regions.
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