Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co (XNEP:SALICO) Dividend Yield %: 2.50% (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 1686% Above Median

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XNEP:SALICO Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Ltd XNEP:SALICO
82 GF Score
Price NPR598.00
GF Value NPR941.69
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Dividend Yield %?

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co XNEP:SALICO -0.27% 82 Dividend Yield % is 2.50% as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 1686% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates XNEP:SALICO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR941.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Insurance companies, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co ranks worse than 63.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co is 2.50%.

Good Sign:

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:SALICO' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.14   Max: 2.57
Current: 2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co was 2.57%. The lowest was 0.03%. And the median was 0.14%.

XNEP:SALICO's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
63.96% of 419 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 3.17 vs XNEP:SALICO: 2.50

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co was 0.75. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.04.

As of today (2026-08-06), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co is 2.50%.

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR0.00.

During the past 12 months, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 200.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 152.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co was 152.30% per year. The lowest was 134.60% per year. And the median was 143.45% 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.


Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co  (XNEP:SALICO) 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.

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Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance 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.

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Dividend Yield % Chart

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.03 0.12 0.00 0.61 2.08

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Apr26
Dividend Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 2.16 2.08 2.53 2.53

XNEP:SALICO vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance 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.


Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Dividend Yield % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.


XNEP:SALICO
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Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
NPR 15.0000002026-01-052026-01-022026-02-11Cash DividendannuallyNPR:NPR 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.

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=15/598.00
=2.51 %

Current Share Price is NPR598.00.
Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is NPR15.

Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=15/598.00
=2.51 %

Current Share Price is NPR598.00.
Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as NPR15 * 1 = NPR15.

* 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 Dividend Yield % →
What does a Dividend Yield % of 2.50% mean?
Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co (XNEP:SALICO) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.50% as of Aug. 06, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 1686% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co ranks #268 out of 419 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.50% is 1686% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.57. The Insurance industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.17. Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's value of 2.50% is 21.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co ranks #268 out of 419 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's Dividend Yield % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co ranks #268 out of 419 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.17. Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's value of 2.50% is 21.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 3.17, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance 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 Insurance company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Insurance companies is 3.17, based on 419 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. Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.50% is 21.1% 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 Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's current Dividend Yield % is 2.50%, which is 1686% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co (XNEP:SALICO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR941.69, compared to a current price of NPR598.00 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.50%, which is 1686% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 21.1% below the Insurance industry median of 3.17. Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co (XNEP:SALICO), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.50% as of Aug. 06, 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 Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co (XNEP:SALICO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR598.00 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR941.69. GuruFocus considers Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:SALICO:

  • Dividend Yield %: 2.50% (1686% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: NPR941.69 vs. price of NPR598.00 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.1% below the Insurance median (#268 of 419)

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


Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Business Description

Address Bhagwati Marg, Naxal, Surakshan Bhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, NPL
Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Co Ltd provides various non-life insurance products through its province offices, branches, sub-branches, and network of agents. The company's offerings include personal and corporate insurance solutions, including property, motor, marine, engineering, aviation, agriculture, and micro insurance. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from property insurance. The company operates predominantly in Nepal.
82GF Score

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