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Academy of Learning CoSAU:9541 -2.90%56 Dividend Yield % is 2.99% as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates SAU:9541 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼15.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 121 Education companies, Academy of Learning Co ranks worse than 63.64% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-17), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Academy of Learning Co is 2.99%.
Good Sign:
Academy of Learning Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9541'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 1.75 Max: 2.99
Current: 2.99
During the past 3 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Academy of Learning Co was 2.99%. The lowest was 1.06%. And the median was 1.75%.
SAU:9541's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 63.64% of 121
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs SAU:9541: 2.99
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Academy of Learning Co is 0.81, which seems too high.
During the past 3 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Academy of Learning Co was 0.81. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.58.
During the past 12 months, Academy of Learning Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) 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.
Academy of Learning Co Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Academy of Learning Co Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Yield % 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.
SAU:9541 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co Dividend Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Academy of Learning Co Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Academy of Learning Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
SAR 0.100000
2026-04-19
2026-04-20
2026-04-28
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
SAR:SAR 1.000000
SAR 0.100000
2026-01-04
2026-01-05
2026-01-12
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.
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.99% as of Jul. 17, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 1.75. Over the past decade, Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.06 to 2.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #77 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Academy of Learning Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.99% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 2.99. The Education industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.93. Academy of Learning Co's value of 2.99% is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #77 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Academy of Learning Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy of Learning Co's Dividend Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #77 out of 121 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Academy of Learning Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.93. Academy of Learning Co's value of 2.99% is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Academy of Learning Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.06 to 2.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Academy of Learning Co has consistently been below 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 an Education company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Education companies is 3.93, based on 121 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. Academy of Learning Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.99% is 23.9% below 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 Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy of Learning Co's current Dividend Yield % is 2.99%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy of Learning Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼15.00, compared to a current price of ﷼6.70 — trading 55.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.99%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 23.9% below the Education industry median of 3.93. Academy of Learning Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.99% as of Jul. 17, 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 Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.70 is trading 55.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼15.00.
GuruFocus considers Academy of Learning Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9541:
Dividend Yield %: 2.99% (71% above median its 10-year median of 1.75)
GF Value™: ﷼15.00 vs. price of ﷼6.70 (55.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Education median (#77 of 121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9541 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Academy of Learning Co operates in the education and training sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has education and training institutes in various regions, preparing students to enter the job market with practical experience through accredited diploma programs. The main activities are represented in the wholesale of computers and its accessories, including (the selling of printers and its inks), integrated administrative services activities for offices and higher institutes for electronic training. It provides educational services and operates solely within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with no geographical sector.
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