Shifa International HospitalsKAR:SHFA 85 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.96% as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:SHFA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨453.79 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 275 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shifa International Hospitals ranks worse than 80.73% on this metric.
KAR:SHFA's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 80.73% of 275
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs KAR:SHFA: 0.96
During the past 12 months, Shifa International Hospitals's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shifa International Hospitals was 63.20% per year. The lowest was -30.20% per year. And the median was -2.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, DVA: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals Forward Dividend Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Shifa International Hospitals Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Shifa International Hospitals Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
PKR 5.000000
2025-10-15
2025-10-16
2025-11-04
Cash Dividend
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 0.96% mean?
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.96% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #222 out of 275 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.96%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.40. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.96% is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #222 out of 275 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #222 out of 275 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Shifa International Hospitals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.40. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.96% is 60% below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.40, based on 275 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. Shifa International Hospitals's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.96% is 60% below 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shifa International Hospitals's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨453.79, compared to a current price of ₨520.98 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.96% and 60% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.40. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.96% as of Jun. 29, 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨520.98 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨453.79.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.96%
GF Value™: ₨453.79 vs. price of ₨520.98 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#222 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Business Description
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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