About SDI Group plc (SDIIF) β Dividend Analysis 2026
SDI Group plc, through its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures scientific and technology products based on digital imaging in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the United States, Asia, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Digital Imaging and Sensors & Control segments. The company offers sensitive camera for life science and industrial applications under the Atik Camera brand name; cameras for art conservation under the Opus Instruments brand name; and camera that have applications in astronomy and life science fields under the Quantum Scientific Imaging brand name. It also offers precision re-circulating chiller, cooler, and heat exchanger to control the thermal environment; and supplies chemical dosing and control system for manufacturing industries. It offers off-the-shelf and custom-made electrochemical sensor for water-based applications under the Sentek name; system and software for automated gel-based DNA and protein fluorescence/chemiluminescence imaging under the G:BOX and NuGenius brands; automated and manual system for microbiological testing in various applications; ProtoCOL 3, a system that is used for vaccine and antibiotic development in pharmaceutical company; and AutoCOL, develops and manufactures a range of automated colony counting and zone sizing product. It also offers clean air solution; cooling solution; metalwork solution for commercial and industrial sector; and oven, incubator, and other temperature controlled product. It designs, manufactures, and calibration of pressure, vacuum, and gas flow measurement instrument; and flowmeter and control instrumentation; and precision micropattern product, as well as water purification product and vacuum ovens under the Cyclon Water Still and Gallenkamp vacuum ovens brands. The company was formerly known as Scientific Digital Imaging plc and changed its name to SDI Group plc in November 2019. SDI Group plc was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
Is SDIIF a good dividend investment in 2026?
SDIIF offers a 173.91% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 45/100 (Moderate Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest β investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
SDIIF DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your SDIIF portfolio grows to $41.18M vs $10.41M without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
SDIIF dividend growth history & forecast
SDIIF has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 173.91%.
FCF ($7M) is below dividends paid ($209M) β risk of cut (FCF: $7M Β· Dividends est.: $209M)
Debt Leverage0.0Γ Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0Γ β low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+0.0B β +0.0B β +0.0B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year β positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend at moderate risk β monitor coverage and debt closely.
STRAND SCORE
45
/100
Strand Safety Scoreβ’ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
π SDIIF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold SDIIF.
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
π― SDIIF Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
1yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your SDIIF investment of $1.15/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$408.2K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$405.7K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in SDIIF for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$16,236
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π SDIIF Dividend Payment Schedule
SDIIF pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
π SDIIF vs Technology Benchmarks
How SDIIF compares to typical Technology averages.
Benchmark: Technology
Dividend Yieldβ²+172.51% vs sectorBetter
SDIIF
173.91%
avg
1.40%
5Y Dividend CAGRβΌ-9.40% vs sectorBelow avg
SDIIF
0.00%
avg
9.40%
Payout RatioβΌ+22.00% vs sectorBelow avg
SDIIF
50.00%
avg
28.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for SDIIF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ SDIIF Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Next Earnings Report: 2026-07-16(in 106 days)EPS estimate: $0.06
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
4.07
β Safe Zone β low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 Β· Grey: 1.81β3.0 Β· Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
5/9
β οΈ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7β9 Β· Moderate: 4β6 Β· Weak: 0β3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores β lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the SDIIF dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β