BFS (Saul Centers) Total Payout Ratio: 1.33 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


BFS Saul Centers Inc BFS
78 GF Score
Price $36.61
GF Value $41.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Saul Centers Total Payout Ratio?

Saul Centers BFS -0.27% 78 Total Payout Ratio is 1.33 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Saul Centers's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.33.

Saul Centers Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Saul Centers Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saul Centers's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Saul Centers Total Payout Ratio Chart

Saul Centers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.77 0.90 0.95 0.97 1.32

Saul Centers Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.

Saul Centers Total Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Saul Centers Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Saul Centers's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 3.155 + -68.341) / 49.219
=1.32

Saul Centers's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 1.331 + -17.127) / 12.043
=1.31

* 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.

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What does a Total Payout Ratio of 1.33 mean?
Saul Centers (BFS) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.33 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Saul Centers and its competitors.
Is Saul Centers' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Saul Centers' current Total Payout Ratio is 1.33. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' Total Payout Ratio compare to WSR and ALX?
Saul Centers' Total Payout Ratio of 1.33 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a REITs company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the REITs industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Saul Centers and its competitors. Saul Centers's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.96, compared to a current price of $36.61 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.33. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saul Centers (BFS), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.33 as of Jul. 07, 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $36.61 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.96. GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BFS:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.33
  • GF Value™: $41.96 vs. price of $36.61 (12.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Saul Centers Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges BFSpE.PFD:USABFSpD.PFD:USA
Address 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500 East, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814-6522
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
78GF Score

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