National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.75 (As of Mar. 2026) — 477% Above Median

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National Hotels Co BSC BAH:NHOTEL

71 GF Score

Price BHD0.28

GF Value BHD0.23

Valuation Modestly Overvalued

8 Warning Signs

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What is National Hotels Co BSC Dividend Payout Ratio?

National Hotels Co BSC BAH:NHOTEL 71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 477% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates BAH:NHOTEL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Travel & Leisure companies, National Hotels Co BSC ranks worse than 74.27% 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. National Hotels Co BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.75.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of National Hotels Co BSC is 0.71, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Hotels Co BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:NHOTEL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.65 Max: 2
Current: 0.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of National Hotels Co BSC was 2.00. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.65.

BAH:NHOTEL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
74.27% of 342 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs BAH:NHOTEL: 0.71

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of National Hotels Co BSC is 5.36%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of National Hotels Co BSC was 7.58%. The lowest was 3.54%. And the median was 5.93%.

National Hotels Co BSC's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD0.02.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Hotels Co BSC was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 6.30% 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.

National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) 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.

National Hotels Co BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

National Hotels Co BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Hotels Co 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.

National Hotels Co BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

National Hotels Co BSC Annual Data

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2.00

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0.63

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.75

BAH:NHOTEL vs MAR, HLT, H: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, National Hotels Co 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.

National Hotels Co BSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National Hotels Co BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Hotels Co BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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National Hotels Co BSC Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

National Hotels Co 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 )
	=	0.015	/	0.024
	=	0.63

National Hotels Co 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 )
	=	0.015	/	0.004
	=	3.75

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.75 mean?

National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.75 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on National Hotels Co BSC and its competitors. This is 477% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, National Hotels Co BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, National Hotels Co BSC ranks #254 out of 342 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.

Is National Hotels Co BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

National Hotels Co BSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.75 is 477% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 2.00. The Travel & Leisure industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. National Hotels Co BSC's value of 3.75 is 772.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Hotels Co BSC ranks #254 out of 342 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Hotels Co BSC has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does National Hotels Co BSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?

According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, National Hotels Co BSC ranks #254 out of 342 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places National Hotels Co BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. National Hotels Co BSC's value of 3.75 is 772.1% above this benchmark. Historically, National Hotels Co BSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.43, National Hotels Co 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 342 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. National Hotels Co BSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 3.75 is 772.1% 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 National Hotels Co 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. National Hotels Co BSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75, which is 477% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is National Hotels Co BSC stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.23, compared to a current price of BHD0.28 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75, which is 477% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 772.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.43. National Hotels Co BSC's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 3.75 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 National Hotels Co BSC (BAH:NHOTEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Hotels Co BSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BHD0.28 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.23. GuruFocus considers National Hotels Co BSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:NHOTEL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 3.75 (477% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: BHD0.23 vs. price of BHD0.28 (21.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 772.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#254 of 342)

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

National Hotels Co BSC Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Travel & Leisure

Comparable Companies BAH:GHG MAR HLT LSE:IHG H XPAR:AC HTHT BOM:500850 WH LSE:WTB CHH XKRX:180640 SAU:4250 SAU:4100 BKK:MINT XTAE:FTAL XMAD:MEL BKK:AWC SHSE:600754 XTAE:ISRO

Address Building 59, Road 1701, Block 317, P.O. Box 5243, Diplomatic Area, Manama, BHR, 317

Website https://www.nhcbahrain.com

National Hotels Co BSC owns and manages refurbished rooms, bars, restaurants, banquet and conference facilities. It derives a majority of revenue from hotel rooms followed by food and beverages and serviced apartments. The operating segments of the company are Hotel Business, Real estate properties, and Investments & corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Hotel Business segment. Hotel Business segment includes Room rental, food and beverage sales, conferences and events.

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