The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Total Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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NAI:SGL The Standard Group PLC NAI:SGL
46 GF Score
Price KES6.26
GF Value KES3.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is The Standard Group Total Payout Ratio?

The Standard Group NAI:SGL +0.97% 46 Total Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SGL with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 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.

The Standard Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00.


The Standard Group Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


The Standard Group Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Standard Group's Total 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.

The Standard Group Total Payout Ratio Chart

The Standard Group Annual Data
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The Standard Group Semi-Annual Data
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NAI:SGL vs NYT, WLY: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, The Standard Group'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.


The Standard Group Total Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Standard Group's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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The Standard Group 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.

The Standard Group's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / -1099.755
=0.00

The Standard Group's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / -102.554
=0.00

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 31, 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 The Standard Group and its competitors.
Is The Standard Group's Total Payout Ratio too high?
The Standard Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Total Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
The Standard Group's Total Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. The Standard Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.29, compared to a current price of KES6.26 — trading 90.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 31, 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES6.26 is trading 90.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.29. GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: KES3.29 vs. price of KES6.26 (90.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 8 warning signs

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


The Standard Group Business Description

Address Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 30080, The Standard Group Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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