Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — 170% Above Median


BAH:BBK Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC BAH:BBK
13 GF Score
Price BHD0.59
GF Value BHD0.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Dividend Payout Ratio?

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC BAH:BBK 13 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates BAH:BBK with a GF Score™ of 13/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Banks companies, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC ranks worse than 95.12% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC is 0.87, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:BBK' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.74   Max: 0.87
Current: 0.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC was 0.87. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.74.

BAH:BBK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
95.12% of 1169 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs BAH:BBK: 0.87

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC is 6.84%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC was 9.58%. The lowest was 3.45%. And the median was 6.95%.

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD0.03.

During the past 12 months, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC was 51.80% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 21.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.55 0.51 0.81 0.83 0.80

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.92 0.00 1.30 0.00 2.00

BAH:BBK vs PNC, USB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.035/ 0.044
=0.80

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.028/ 0.014
=2.00

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.00 mean?
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC ranks #1112 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.00 is 170% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 0.87. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's value of 2.00 is 525% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC ranks #1112 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC has a GF Score™ of 13/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC ranks #1112 out of 1169 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's value of 2.00 is 525% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 0.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,169 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.00 is 525% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.00, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.52, compared to a current price of BHD0.59 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.00, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 525% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.00 as of Mar. 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BHD0.59 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.52. GuruFocus considers Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:BBK:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.00 (170% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: BHD0.52 vs. price of BHD0.59 (12.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 13/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 525% above the Banks median (#1112 of 1169)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:BBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Business Description

Address 43 Government Avenue, P.O. Box 597, Manama, BHR
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC is a public shareholding company engaged in providing commercial banking and wealth management services. The various products and services offered by the company include different types of deposit accounts, loans and advances, insurance and investment products, online banking, telebanking services, trade finance, and others. It also engages in credit card operations and business process outsourcing services through its subsidiaries. The company's operating segment includes Retail banking, Corporate banking, International banking, and Investment, treasury, and other activities. It generates maximum revenue from the Investment, treasury, and other activities segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Bahrain and also has a presence in other markets.
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