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KUW:NAPESCO's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 75.56% of 491
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs KUW:NAPESCO: 6.42
During the past 12 months, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Petroleum Services Co KSC was 32.10% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 22.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) 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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
KUW:NAPESCO vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, National Petroleum Services Co KSC'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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Forward Dividend Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
KWD 0.095000
2026-06-02
2026-06-04
2026-06-11
Cash Dividend
annually
KWD:KWD 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 6.42% mean?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.42% as of Jul. 18, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on National Petroleum Services Co KSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #120 out of 491 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.42%. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.97. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 6.42% is 61.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #120 out of 491 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Petroleum Services Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #120 out of 491 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places National Petroleum Services Co KSC in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.97. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 6.42% is 61.7% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.97, based on 491 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. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.42% is 61.7% 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.48, compared to a current price of KWD1.48 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.42% and 61.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.97. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 1 warning sign 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.42% as of Jul. 18, 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD1.48 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.48.
GuruFocus considers National Petroleum Services Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NAPESCO:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 6.42%
GF Value™: KWD1.48 vs. price of KWD1.48 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#120 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NAPESCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Business Description
National Petroleum Services Co KSC provides oilfield services for the oil and gas industry in Kuwait. The company is engaged in carrying out all support services for wells drilling, repairing, and preparation for production as well as wells maintenance related services. It is also engaged in establishing industrial firms for the purpose of manufacturing and producing the equipment and materials needed for well drilling and repair. There are two segments within which the company operates namely oilfield services and non-oilfield services. The majority of the revenue is mainly from Oil field contracts that include Pumping services, and then Non- oil field contracts that involve supply power and environment, safety services.
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