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KUW:NINV's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 78.18% of 1109
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs KUW:NINV: 9.54
During the past 12 months, National Investments Co KSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 213.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Investments Co KSC was 77.80% per year. The lowest was -21.20% per year. And the median was 13.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) 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 Investments Co KSC Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
KUW:NINV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, National Investments 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 Investments Co KSC Forward Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, National Investments Co KSC's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Investments Co KSC's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
National Investments 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 Investments Co KSC Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
KWD 0.025000
2026-04-01
2026-04-05
2026-04-12
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 9.54% mean?
National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 9.54% as of Aug. 10, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on National Investments Co KSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Investments Co KSC ranks #242 out of 1109 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is National Investments Co KSC's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
National Investments Co KSC's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.54%. The Asset Management industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.02. National Investments Co KSC's value of 9.54% is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Investments Co KSC ranks #242 out of 1109 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Investments Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Investments Co KSC's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, National Investments Co KSC ranks #242 out of 1109 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places National Investments Co KSC in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.02. National Investments Co KSC's value of 9.54% is 58.5% 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 Asset Management company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.02, based on 1,109 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 Investments Co KSC's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 9.54% is 58.5% 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 Investments Co KSC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Investments Co KSC's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Investments Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.32, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.54% and 58.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.02. National Investments Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 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 National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 9.54% as of Aug. 10, 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 Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Investments Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.32.
GuruFocus considers National Investments Co KSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NINV:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 9.54%
GF Value™: KWD0.32 vs. price of KWD0.27 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% above the Asset Management median (#242 of 1109)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NINV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Investments Co KSC is an investment company providing financial and investment services. It operates in four business segments: Investment segment represents trading in equities including investment in associates and other strategic investments; the Treasury segment represents liquidity management and trading in foreign currencies; Real estate segment represents buying, selling, and investing in real estate; Asset management, advisory, and brokerage segment represent managing discretionary and non-discretionary investment portfolios, managing investment funds, brokerage services, and providing advisory and other related financial services. The company generates its revenue from Kuwait, GCC & Arab and Other Countries.
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