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Arab Banking (BSC)BAH:ABC 27 Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.17% as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates BAH:ABC with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,237 Banks companies, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks better than 95.47% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-21), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Arab Banking (BSC) is 9.17%.
As of today (2026-07-21), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Arab Banking (BSC) is 9.17%.
BAH:ABC's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 95.47% of 1237
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.13
vs BAH:ABC: 9.17
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 40.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Arab Banking (BSC) was 40.90% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was -15.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) Forward 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.
Arab Banking (BSC) Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
BAH:ABC vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Arab Banking (BSC)'s Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Arab Banking (BSC) Forward Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Arab Banking (BSC)'s Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Banking (BSC)'s Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Arab Banking (BSC) Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Arab Banking (BSC) Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.027500
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-04-14
Cash Dividend
annually
USD:USD 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.
Arab Banking (BSC)'s Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 9.17% mean?
Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 9.17% as of Jul. 21, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Arab Banking (BSC) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #56 out of 1237 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Arab Banking (BSC)'s Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.17%. The Banks industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.13. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 9.17% is 193% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #56 out of 1237 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arab Banking (BSC) has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Banking (BSC)'s Forward Dividend Yield % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #56 out of 1237 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Arab Banking (BSC) in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.13. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 9.17% is 193% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Banks companies is 3.13, based on 1,237 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Forward Dividend Yield % of 9.17% is 193% above 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Arab Banking (BSC) and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Banking (BSC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.38, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.17% and 193% above the Banks industry median of 3.13. Arab Banking (BSC)'s overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.17% as of Jul. 21, 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 Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.38.
GuruFocus considers Arab Banking (BSC) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:ABC:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 9.17%
GF Value™: $0.38 vs. price of $0.30 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 193% above the Banks median (#56 of 1237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ABC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Banking Corp (BSC) is an international bank registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It acts as a provider of trade finance, treasury, project & structured finance, syndications, corporate and institutional banking as well as Islamic banking services. It operates its business across the globe, covering countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The group is organized into five operating segments: MENA subsidiaries, International wholesale banking, Group treasury, ABC Brasil, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from ABC Brasil. The company operates in Bahrain, Europe, Brasil, and Other, with the majority of revenue from Brasil.
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