KAR:PNSC's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 75.97% of 645
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.22
vs KAR:PNSC: 5.38
During the past 12 months, Pakistan National Shipping's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 137.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 95.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pakistan National Shipping was 137.10% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 20.25% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) 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.
Pakistan National Shipping Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Pakistan National Shipping Forward Dividend Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan National Shipping'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.
Pakistan National Shipping Forward Dividend Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan National Shipping's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan National Shipping's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Pakistan National Shipping Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Pakistan National Shipping Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
PKR 5.000000
2026-03-06
2026-03-06
2026-03-18
Cash Dividend
quarterly
PKR:PKR 1.000000
PKR 5.000000
2025-10-31
2025-11-03
2025-11-14
Cash Dividend
quarterly
PKR:PKR 1.000000
PKR 23.000000
2025-10-20
2025-10-21
2025-11-05
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
PKR:PKR 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.
* 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 5.38% mean?
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 5.38% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #155 out of 645 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.38%. The Transportation industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.22. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 5.38% is 67.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #155 out of 645 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan National Shipping has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan National Shipping's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #155 out of 645 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Pakistan National Shipping in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.22. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 5.38% is 67.1% 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Transportation companies is 3.22, based on 645 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. Pakistan National Shipping's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 5.38% is 67.1% 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 Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan National Shipping's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan National Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨300.41, compared to a current price of ₨613.04 — trading 104.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.38% and 67.1% above the Transportation industry median of 3.22. Pakistan National Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.38% as of Jun. 28, 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 Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨613.04 is trading 104.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨300.41.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan National Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PNSC:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 5.38%
GF Value™: ₨300.41 vs. price of ₨613.04 (104.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% above the Transportation median (#155 of 645)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PNSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan National Shipping Corp Ltd, the Holding Company, its subsidiary, and an associate operate in Pakistan's maritime industry. The Group focuses on shipping, vessel chartering, cargo transportation, and property leasing. As the national flag carrier, the company operates a varied fleet, including tankers for energy transport and bulk carriers for transporting a wide range of dry commodities such as iron, fertilizers, coal, and grain. The company also provides comprehensive services such as ocean freight, container shipping, marine and port services, technical support, and leasing solutions. Its key business segments include dry cargo, liquid cargo, and slot charter/break bulk.
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