Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.70 (As of Jan. 2026) — 112% Above Median

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XNEP:SHL Soaltee Hotel Ltd XNEP:SHL
100 GF Score
Price NPR498.00
GF Value NPR530.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Soaltee Hotel Dividend Payout Ratio?

Soaltee Hotel XNEP:SHL 100 Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.70 as of Jan. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 4.11. GuruFocus rates XNEP:SHL with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR530.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Travel & Leisure companies, Soaltee Hotel ranks worse than 99.15% 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. Soaltee Hotel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was 8.70.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Soaltee Hotel Ltd is 5.60, which seems too high.

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

XNEP:SHL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36   Med: 4.11   Max: 7.4
Current: 5.6


During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Soaltee Hotel was 7.40. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 4.11.

XNEP:SHL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
99.15% of 351 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.42 vs XNEP:SHL: 5.60

As of today (2026-08-20), the Dividend Yield % of Soaltee Hotel is 3.33%.

During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Soaltee Hotel was 6.83%. The lowest was 1.88%. And the median was 4.80%.

Soaltee Hotel's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was NPR16.58.

During the past 12 months, Soaltee Hotel's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 90.60% 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.


Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) 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.


Soaltee Hotel Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Soaltee Hotel Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soaltee Hotel'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.

Soaltee Hotel Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Soaltee Hotel Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.06 4.17

Soaltee Hotel Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jul20 Dec20 Mar21 Jul21 Dec21 Mar22 Jul22 Dec22 Mar23 Jul23 Dec23 Mar24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 0.00 15.87 0.00 0.00 8.70

XNEP:SHL vs MAR, HLT, H: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Soaltee Hotel'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.


Soaltee Hotel Dividend Payout Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Soaltee Hotel's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soaltee Hotel's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Soaltee Hotel 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.

Soaltee Hotel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jul. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jul. 2025 )
=23.341/ 5.601
=4.17

Soaltee Hotel's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=16.579/ 1.906
=8.70

* 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 8.70 mean?
Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.70 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 4.11. Over the past decade, Soaltee Hotel's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 7.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #348 out of 351 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is Soaltee Hotel's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Soaltee Hotel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.70 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 4.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 7.40. The Travel & Leisure industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Soaltee Hotel's value of 8.70 is 1971.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #348 out of 351 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Soaltee Hotel has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soaltee Hotel's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #348 out of 351 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Soaltee Hotel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Soaltee Hotel's value of 8.70 is 1971.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Soaltee Hotel's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.36 to 7.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.11 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Soaltee Hotel 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.42, based on 351 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. Soaltee Hotel's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.70 is 1971.4% 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 Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soaltee Hotel's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.70, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 4.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soaltee Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR530.10, compared to a current price of NPR498.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.70, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 4.11 and 1971.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.42. Soaltee Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.70 as of Jan. 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR498.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR530.10. GuruFocus considers Soaltee Hotel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:SHL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.70 (112% above median its 10-year median of 4.11)
  • GF Value™: NPR530.10 vs. price of NPR498.00 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1971.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#348 of 351)

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


Soaltee Hotel Business Description

Address Tahachal, Post Box 3800, Kathmandu, NPL
Soaltee Hotel Ltd is a five-star hotel in Nepal engaged in the tourism industry, offering luxurious properties and hospitality across the region. Its brands include The Soaltee Kathmandu, Tiger Palace By Soaltee Bhairawaha, Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj, and others. The company has three operating segments: the Room Segment, which includes reservations, front desk, housekeeping, and guest services; the Food & Beverage Segment and Flight Services Division, which provide food and beverage services to its customers; and the Other Segment, which includes the Corporate Division, Sales & Marketing Department, Human Resource Department, and other service centres except the Room and Food & Beverage segments. The majority of revenue comes from the Food & Beverage Segment.
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