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XBRV:SNTS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 50.26% of 191
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs XBRV:SNTS: 0.53
During the past 12 months, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL was 8.70% per year. The lowest was -6.50% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Annual Data
XBRV:SNTS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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.
* 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #95 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.06. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 0.53 is 3.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #95 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #95 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 0.53 is 3.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.55, based on 191 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. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 3.6% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF27,224.71, compared to a current price of XOF32,000.00 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 3.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.55. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 7 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF32,000.00 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF27,224.71.
GuruFocus considers Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:SNTS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: XOF27,224.71 vs. price of XOF32,000.00 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#95 of 191)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:SNTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Business Description
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL provides telecommunications solutions in the areas of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Mobile including data services ad geographically from Africa.
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