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Scope Metals GroupXTAE:SCOP -4.51%76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates XTAE:SCOP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪159.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Industrial Distribution companies, Scope Metals Group ranks worse than 67.02% 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. Scope Metals Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scope Metals Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:SCOP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.79 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Scope Metals Group was 1.09. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.79.
XTAE:SCOP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 67.02% of 94
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XTAE:SCOP: 0.51
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Scope Metals Group was 51.80% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 3.85% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP) 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.
Scope Metals Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Scope Metals Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scope Metals Group'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.
XTAE:SCOP vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Scope Metals Group'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.
Scope Metals Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Scope Metals Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scope Metals Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Scope Metals Group 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.
Scope Metals Group'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.
Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Scope Metals Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Scope Metals Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Scope Metals Group ranks #63 out of 94 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Scope Metals Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Scope Metals Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.09. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Scope Metals Group's value of 0.53 is 29.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scope Metals Group ranks #63 out of 94 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scope Metals Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scope Metals Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Scope Metals Group ranks #63 out of 94 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Scope Metals Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Scope Metals Group's value of 0.53 is 29.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Scope Metals Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Scope Metals Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.41, based on 94 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. Scope Metals Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 29.3% 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 Scope Metals Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution 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. Scope Metals Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scope Metals Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪159.08, compared to a current price of ₪288.00 — trading 81% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 29.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.41. Scope Metals Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Mar. 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 Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scope Metals Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪288.00 is trading 81% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪159.08.
GuruFocus considers Scope Metals Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:SCOP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: ₪159.08 vs. price of ₪288.00 (81% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#63 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:SCOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scope Metals Group Ltd operates as a one-stop shop on a Just-In-Time delivery basis. The company supplies stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, steel and steel alloys, plastics, nickel alloys, brass, bronze, copper, lead and titanium. It offers its products to different industries from food processing and pharmaceuticals, energy, water, chemicals and petrochemicals, fertilizers, aerospace and aviation, machining, military, elevators and construction, solar energy, infrastructure to microelectronics, high tech and more.
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