Gulf Hotels Group BSCBAH:GHG 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 585% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates BAH:GHG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Travel & Leisure companies, Gulf Hotels Group BSC ranks worse than 73.7% 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. Gulf Hotels Group BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Hotels Group BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:GHG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.25
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gulf Hotels Group BSC was 1.25. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.73.
BAH:GHG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 73.7% of 346
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs BAH:GHG: 0.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gulf Hotels Group BSC was 11.29%. The lowest was 2.82%. And the median was 6.02%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gulf Hotels Group BSC was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Gulf Hotels Group BSC (BAH:GHG) 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.
Gulf Hotels Group BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Gulf Hotels Group BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Hotels Group 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.
BAH:GHG vs MAR, HLT, H: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Gulf Hotels Group 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.
Gulf Hotels Group BSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gulf Hotels Group BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Hotels Group BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Gulf Hotels Group 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.
Gulf Hotels Group BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Gulf Hotels Group BSC (BAH:GHG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gulf Hotels Group BSC and its competitors. This is 585% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Gulf Hotels Group BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Hotels Group BSC ranks #255 out of 346 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Gulf Hotels Group BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gulf Hotels Group BSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 585% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.25. The Travel & Leisure industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Gulf Hotels Group BSC's value of 5.00 is 1062.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Hotels Group BSC ranks #255 out of 346 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Hotels Group BSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Hotels Group BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Gulf Hotels Group BSC ranks #255 out of 346 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Gulf Hotels Group BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Gulf Hotels Group BSC's value of 5.00 is 1062.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Hotels Group BSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Gulf Hotels Group 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.43, based on 346 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. Gulf Hotels Group BSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 1062.8% 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 Gulf Hotels Group BSC and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Hotels Group BSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 585% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Hotels Group BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Hotels Group BSC (BAH:GHG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.41, compared to a current price of BHD0.36 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 585% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 1062.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. Gulf Hotels Group BSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Gulf Hotels Group BSC (BAH:GHG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 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 Gulf Hotels Group BSC (BAH:GHG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Hotels Group BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.36 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.41.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Hotels Group BSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:GHG:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 5.00 (585% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: BHD0.41 vs. price of BHD0.36 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1062.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#255 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:GHG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Hotels Group BSC is engaged in providing hospitality services. The company operates a diversified portfolio of hospitality and related businesses, including hotels and resorts, branded residences, food and beverage concepts, and specialized hospitality support services. The company has three segments: i) Hotel room operations including Hotel rooms and rental and executive apartments and offices, ii) Food and beverages segment including retail sale of food and beverages and convention operations, and iii) Investments and other activities segment. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Food and beverages segment. Geographically, the company's maximum revenue is generated from the Kingdom of Bahrain and the rest from the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka.
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