If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co is 15.38, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co was 15.38. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 1.93.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -14.00% per year. And the median was -7.45% 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.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
* 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.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co Dividend Yield % Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co Dividend Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
SAR 1.000000
2026-02-18
2026-02-19
2026-03-08
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
SAR:SAR 1.000000
SAR 1.000000
2025-08-25
2025-08-26
2025-09-11
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
SAR:SAR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* 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.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) has a Dividend Yield % of 6.77% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 5.76. Over the past decade, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.63 to 9.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co ranks #52 out of 1066 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's current Dividend Yield % of 6.77% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 9.16. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.50. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's value of 6.77% is 351.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co ranks #52 out of 1066 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's Dividend Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co ranks #52 out of 1066 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.50. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's value of 6.77% is 351.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.63 to 9.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co 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 Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.50, based on 1,066 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's current Dividend Yield % of 6.77% is 351.3% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's current Dividend Yield % is 6.77%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼36.88, compared to a current price of ﷼30.44 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 6.77%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 351.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.50. Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290), the current Dividend Yield % is 6.77% as of Jun. 29, 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 Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co (SAU:2290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼30.44 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼36.88.
GuruFocus considers Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2290:
Dividend Yield %: 6.77% (18% above median its 10-year median of 5.76)
GF Value™: ﷼36.88 vs. price of ﷼30.44 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 351.3% above the Chemicals median (#52 of 1066)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co Business Description
Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co is engaged in the manufacturing of petrochemical products. It focuses on producing ethylene, propylene, ethylene glycol, low leaner density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polypropylene, MTBE, butene and BTX . The company generates revenue from the sale of its petrochemical products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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