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SKF.B.ST|Industrials|Tools & Accessories||P/E 27.9|MCap 111.7B|NASDAQ Stockholm

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

76/ 100Safe

SKF.B.ST's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 40.5% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 145.0% fcf payout ratio & 6.8% return on equity. The dividend has been growing at a 20.90% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • Current Ratio: 2.1xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
  • Debt-to-Equity: 26.2Conservative debt level relative to equity.

Risks

  • FCF Payout Ratio: 145.0%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 6.8%Return on equity is below industry norms.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
0.0%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
145.0%Danger
CFO Payout Ratio
40.5%Safe
Interest Coverage
8.1xSafe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
N/AN/A
Current Ratio
2.1xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
26.2Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
6.8%Warning
Operating Margin
12.1%Caution
Gross Margin
29.3%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
20.9%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

About SKF AB

AB SKF (publ) designs, manufactures, and sells bearings and units, seals, lubrication systems, condition monitoring, and services worldwide. It operates in two segments, Industrial and Automotive. The company offers rolling, mounted and housings, super-precision, slewing, plain, magnetic, and thin section bearings; industrial and automotive seals; lubricants, manual lubrication tools, lubricators, automatic lubrication systems, and lubrication system components; maintenance products, such as hydraulic, mechanical, and alignment tools, as well as heaters; belts, pulleys, chains, sprockets, bushings and hubs, couplings, and bolts and tightening systems; condition monitoring systems; test and measuring equipment, such as waviness and roundness analyzers, noise and vibration testers, and grease test rigs, as well as calibration with traceability, machine training and support, and upgrades and refurbishment services; and vehicle aftermarket products. It provides application engineering services consisting of technical consultancy, numerical simulation and design, and root cause analysis; asset management services, such as assessment and benchmarking, maintenance strategy review, spare parts and inventory management, and lubrication management; condition-based maintenance, including vibration analysis and diagnostics, thermography, lubrication analysis, and condition monitoring system installation; mechanical maintenance comprising mounting and dismounting, precision alignment, and balancing; remanufacturing and customization; and training solutions, which include instructor-led training, e-learning courses, and webinar recordings. It serves the aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, food and beverage, general machinery, machine tools, marine, material handling, metals, mining, mineral processing, ocean energy, pulp and paper, railways, and wind industries. The company was incorporated in 1907 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.74%

Annual Dividend

SEK 4.00

Frequency

Annual

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

144.97%

Stock Price

52-Week Range

SEK 157.70 SEK 265.80

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SKF.B.ST annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SKF.B.ST earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

October 14, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

3.45%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

20.90%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

3.49%

3-Year Total Growth

10.71%

5-Year Total Growth

158.33%

10-Year Total Growth

40.91%

Income Calculator

SKF.B.ST Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

SEK 0.00

Annual Income

SEK 400.00

Quarterly Income

SEK 100.00

Monthly Income

SEK 33.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SKF.B.ST's current dividend yield?
SKF AB (SKF.B.ST) currently has a dividend yield of 1.74%, based on a stock price of — and an annual dividend of SEK 4.00.
When is SKF.B.ST's next dividend payment date?
SKF.B.ST's next ex-dividend date is 2026-10-14 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does SKF.B.ST pay in dividends per year?
SKF AB paid SEK 7.75 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid annual.
Has SKF.B.ST been increasing its dividend?
SKF AB has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 20.90% and a 10-year CAGR of 3.49%.
Is SKF.B.ST's dividend safe?
SKF AB has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 144.97%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is SKF.B.ST's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates SKF AB's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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