Sofina
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
SOF.BR's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 93.2% operating margin & 11+ yrs dividend streak. Areas of concern: 106.6% earnings payout ratio & 1.1% return on equity. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 8 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Operating Margin: 93.2%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 106.6%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- Return on Equity: 1.1%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Earnings Stability: VolatileEarnings have been volatile, pressuring the dividend.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout Sofina
Sofina is a family-controlled investment company listed on Euronext Brussels, with roots tracing back over 125 years to its founding in 1898 as an engineering conglomerate. It deploys patient capital into growing companies managed by entrepreneurs and families, emphasizing long-term minority investments, co-investments in fast-growing businesses, and allocations to top-tier private equity and venture capital funds. Sofina focuses on five key sectors: consumer and retail, digital transformation, education, healthcare and life sciences, and sustainable supply chains, with a global footprint spanning Europe, Asia, and the United States through offices in Brussels, Luxembourg, London, and Singapore. Notable portfolio holdings include established names like Danone, SES, Colruyt, and Eurazeo, alongside growth-oriented ventures such as ByteDance, Byju's, Pine Labs, and Vinted. As part of the Bel 20 index, Sofina maintains a diversified portfolio that fosters sustainable business growth, boasting a net asset value evolution reflective of its enduring strategy and a team of 85 professionals driving its mission to create lasting value.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.59%
Annual Dividend
€3.47
Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
106.64%
FCF Payout Ratio
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Stock Price
€218.40
52-Week Range
€203.60 – €285.20
Dividend History (2016–2025)
SOF.BR annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
SOF.BR earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 20, 2025
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
3.81%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
3.83%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
4.38%
3-Year Total Growth
11.87%
5-Year Total Growth
20.69%
10-Year Total Growth
53.51%
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