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Mashreqbank PSCDFM:MASQ -1.74%68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 226% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates DFM:MASQ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ230.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,175 Banks companies, Mashreqbank PSC ranks better than 55.23% 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. Mashreqbank PSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mashreqbank PSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:MASQ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mashreqbank PSC was 0.64. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.34.
DFM:MASQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 55.23% of 1175
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs DFM:MASQ: 0.30
During the past 12 months, Mashreqbank PSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -51.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 176.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mashreqbank PSC was 176.30% per year. The lowest was -34.40% per year. And the median was 14.70% 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.
Mashreqbank PSC (DFM:MASQ) 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.
Mashreqbank PSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Mashreqbank PSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mashreqbank PSC'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.
Mashreqbank PSC Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Mashreqbank PSC'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.
Mashreqbank PSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Mashreqbank PSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mashreqbank PSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Mashreqbank PSC'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.
Mashreqbank PSC (DFM:MASQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mashreqbank PSC and its competitors. This is 226% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Mashreqbank PSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Mashreqbank PSC ranks #526 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Mashreqbank PSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mashreqbank PSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 226% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.64. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Mashreqbank PSC's value of 1.11 is 246.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mashreqbank PSC ranks #526 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mashreqbank PSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mashreqbank PSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Mashreqbank PSC ranks #526 out of 1175 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Mashreqbank PSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Mashreqbank PSC's value of 1.11 is 246.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mashreqbank PSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Mashreqbank PSC 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 1,175 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. Mashreqbank PSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 246.9% 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 Mashreqbank PSC 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. Mashreqbank PSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 226% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mashreqbank PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mashreqbank PSC (DFM:MASQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ230.50, compared to a current price of د.إ254.50 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 226% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 246.9% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Mashreqbank PSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Mashreqbank PSC (DFM:MASQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 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 Mashreqbank PSC (DFM:MASQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mashreqbank PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ254.50 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ230.50.
GuruFocus considers Mashreqbank PSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:MASQ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (226% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: د.إ230.50 vs. price of د.إ254.50 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 246.9% above the Banks median (#526 of 1175)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:MASQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mashreqbank PSC is a banking corporation that provides banking and financial services to customers and businesses. The banking firm serves in domestic markets as well as abroad, mainly with its commercial and retail banking services such as trade finance, project finance, savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and Mashreq millionaire deposits. The business segments are Wholesale, Retail, Treasury and capital markets, Insurance, and other. The bank's entities include Mashreq Capital, Sukoon Insurance, and Mashreq's fintech and digital innovation platform focused on developing next-generation financial solutions. The group's activities are carried out through its branches in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Qatar, the UK, and the USA.
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