SRSCQ (Sears Canada) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Apr. 2017)


What is Sears Canada Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sears Canada SRSCQ -99.00% Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 2017.

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. Sears Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2017 was 0.00.

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


SRSCQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 0.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Sears Canada is 0.00%.

Sears Canada's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2017 was $0.00.

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.

Sears Canada (OTCPK:SRSCQ) 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.

Sears Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sears Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sears Canada'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.

Sears Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sears Canada Annual Data
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Sears Canada Quarterly Data
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Sears Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Sears Canada'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.

Sears Canada Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sears Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sears Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


Sears Canada 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.

Sears Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2017 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2017 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2017 )
=0/ -2.969
=N/A

Sears Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2017 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2017 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2017 )
=0/ -1.054
=N/A

* 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 0.00 mean?
Sears Canada (SRSCQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2017. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sears Canada and its competitors.
Is Sears Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sears Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00.
How does Sears Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
Sears Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.41, based on 512 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. 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 Sears Canada and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sears Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sears Canada stock overvalued right now?
Sears Canada (SRSCQ) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Sears Canada (SRSCQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 2017. 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.

Sears Canada Business Description

Address 290 Yonge Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5B 2C3
Sears Canada Inc is in the sale of goods and services through the Company's Retail channels. It comprised of one reportable segment, Merchandising. Which includes its full-line department, Sears Home, Hometown, Outlet, Corbeil Electrique Inc. stores, and its Direct (catalog/internet) channel. It also includes service revenue related primarily to logistics services provided through the Company. Commission revenue includes travel, home improvement services, insurance, wireless and long-distance plans. Licensee fee revenue is comprised of payments received from licensees that operate within the Company stores.