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BUGDF

Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited

BUGDF

Healthcare · Stock · semiannual payer

Forward Yield

3.25%

Annual Dividend

$0.15

Payout Ratio

58%

5-Yr Growth

8.6%

Ex-Date

Mar 17, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

BUGDF Dividend Safety Score

58/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak3 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2022
Earnings payout coverage58% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage4% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.31
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.5× its 5-yr average — elevated

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is BUGDF a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited (BUGDF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 3.25% ($0.15/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (58%)
  • Strong 8.6% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2022

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.25%
Payout Ratio
58%
Annual Dividend
$0.15
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 17, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.23
Market Cap
$4.3B
P/E Ratio
20.0
5-Yr Total Return
13%
52-Week Range
$3.95 – $6.31
Dividend Safety
C · 58/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)
BUGDF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Mar 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.15 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$7.50
Annual$15.00
Monthly avg$1.25