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Salt TradingXNEP:STC 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 2025, which is 321% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salt Trading ranks worse than 64.46% 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. Salt Trading's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jul. 2025 was 0.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salt Trading's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:STC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.59
Current: 0.59
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Salt Trading was 0.59. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.14.
XNEP:STC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 64.46% of 996
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435
vs XNEP:STC: 0.59
During the past 12 months, Salt Trading's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1165.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 193.60% per year.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Salt Trading was 193.60% per year. The lowest was 193.60% per year. And the median was 193.60% 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.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) 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.
Salt Trading Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Salt Trading Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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.
XNEP:STC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salt Trading's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salt Trading's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Salt Trading's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 as of Jul. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors. This is 321% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Salt Trading's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #642 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Salt Trading's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Salt Trading's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 321% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Salt Trading's value of 0.59 is 35.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #642 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #642 out of 996 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Salt Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Salt Trading's value of 0.59 is 35.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Salt Trading's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Salt Trading 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 996 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. Salt Trading's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.59 is 35.6% 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Salt Trading's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 321% 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 Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR4,290.89, compared to a current price of NPR5,169.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59, which is 321% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 35.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR5,169.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89.
GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.59 (321% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: NPR4,290.89 vs. price of NPR5,169.00 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#642 of 996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
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