Seche EnvironnementSTU:SCB -0.52%85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.67 as of Dec. 2025, which is 351% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates STU:SCB with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €109.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 100 Waste Management companies, Seche Environnement ranks worse than 54% 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. Seche Environnement's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seche Environnement's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SCB'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.37 Max: 0.95
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Seche Environnement was 0.95. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.37.
STU:SCB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 54% of 100
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs STU:SCB: 0.40
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Seche Environnement was 52.90% per year. The lowest was -19.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Seche Environnement (STU:SCB) 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.
Seche Environnement Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Seche Environnement Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seche Environnement'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.
STU:SCB vs WM, RSG, WCN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Seche Environnement'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.
Seche Environnement Dividend Payout Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Seche Environnement's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seche Environnement's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Seche Environnement 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.
Seche Environnement's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Seche Environnement (STU:SCB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.67 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Seche Environnement and its competitors. This is 351% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Seche Environnement's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Seche Environnement ranks #54 out of 100 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Seche Environnement's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Seche Environnement's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.67 is 351% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.95. The Waste Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Seche Environnement's value of 1.67 is 339.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seche Environnement ranks #54 out of 100 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seche Environnement has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seche Environnement's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Seche Environnement ranks #54 out of 100 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Seche Environnement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Seche Environnement's value of 1.67 is 339.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Seche Environnement's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Seche Environnement 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 Waste Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Waste Management companies is 0.38, based on 100 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. Seche Environnement's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.67 is 339.5% 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 Seche Environnement and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seche Environnement's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.67, which is 351% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seche Environnement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seche Environnement (STU:SCB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €109.79, compared to a current price of €77.00 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.67, which is 351% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 339.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 0.38. Seche Environnement's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Seche Environnement (STU:SCB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.67 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.
Is Seche Environnement (STU:SCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seche Environnement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €77.00 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €109.79.
GuruFocus considers Seche Environnement to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:SCB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.67 (351% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: €109.79 vs. price of €77.00 (29.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 339.5% above the Waste Management median (#54 of 100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seche Environnement SA is a France-based company that offers waste management services. It accepts and treats various categories of waste, such as dispersed hazardous and non-hazardous, medical waste, and waste from electronic equipment. Geographically, the company operates in France, Europe, and Rest of the world..
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