Ahli Bank QSC (DSMD:ABQK) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.98 (As of Mar. 2026) — 473% Above Median

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Ahli Bank QSC DSMD:ABQK

64 GF Score

Price ر.ق3.97

GF Value ر.ق3.99

Valuation Fairly Valued

7 Warning Signs

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What is Ahli Bank QSC Dividend Payout Ratio?

Ahli Bank QSC DSMD:ABQK 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 473% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates DSMD:ABQK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق3.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,173 Banks companies, Ahli Bank QSC ranks worse than 90.11% 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. Ahli Bank QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.98.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Ahli Bank QSC is 0.71, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ahli Bank QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DSMD:ABQK' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.52 Max: 0.75
Current: 0.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ahli Bank QSC was 0.75. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.52.

DSMD:ABQK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
90.11% of 1173 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs DSMD:ABQK: 0.71

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Ahli Bank QSC is 6.30%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ahli Bank QSC was 7.41%. The lowest was 2.15%. And the median was 3.83%.

Ahli Bank QSC's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ر.ق0.25.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ahli Bank QSC was 49.20% per year. The lowest was -19.70% per year. And the median was 13.70% 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.

Ahli Bank QSC (DSMD:ABQK) 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.

Ahli Bank QSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Ahli Bank QSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ahli Bank QSC'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.

Ahli Bank QSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Ahli Bank QSC Annual Data

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Dividend Payout Ratio

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0.53

0.63

0.75

0.72

Ahli Bank QSC 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															3.09	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.98

DSMD:ABQK vs PNC, USB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ahli Bank QSC'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.

Ahli Bank QSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ahli Bank QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ahli Bank QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Ahli Bank QSC Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Ahli Bank QSC'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 )
	=	0.25	/	0.348
	=	0.72

Ahli Bank QSC'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 )
	=	0.25	/	0.084
	=	2.98

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.98 mean?

Ahli Bank QSC (DSMD:ABQK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.98 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ahli Bank QSC and its competitors. This is 473% above median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Ahli Bank QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Ahli Bank QSC ranks #1057 out of 1173 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.

Is Ahli Bank QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Ahli Bank QSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.98 is 473% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.75. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Ahli Bank QSC's value of 2.98 is 831.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ahli Bank QSC ranks #1057 out of 1173 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ahli Bank QSC has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Ahli Bank QSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNC and USB?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ahli Bank QSC ranks #1057 out of 1173 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ahli Bank QSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Ahli Bank QSC's value of 2.98 is 831.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ahli Bank QSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Ahli Bank QSC 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 1,173 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. Ahli Bank QSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.98 is 831.3% 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 Ahli Bank QSC 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. Ahli Bank QSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.98, which is 473% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Ahli Bank QSC stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ahli Bank QSC (DSMD:ABQK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق3.99, compared to a current price of ر.ق3.97 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.98, which is 473% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 831.3% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Ahli Bank QSC's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Ahli Bank QSC (DSMD:ABQK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.98 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 Ahli Bank QSC (DSMD:ABQK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ahli Bank QSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ر.ق3.97 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق3.99. GuruFocus considers Ahli Bank QSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DSMD:ABQK:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.98 (473% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: ر.ق3.99 vs. price of ر.ق3.97 (0.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 831.3% above the Banks median (#1057 of 1173)

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

Ahli Bank QSC Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies DSMD:QIIK DSMD:CBQK DSMD:DUBK DSMD:QFBQ DSMD:MARK DSMD:QIBK SGX:D05 SHSE:600036 MIL:UCG XPAR:BNP NSE:HDFCBANK MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK NSE:SBIN XMAD:CABK PNC USB BSP:ITUB3

Address Suhaim Bin Hamad Street, P.O. Box 2309, Al Sadd Area, Doha, QAT

Website https://www.ahlibank.com.qa

Ahli Bank QSC provides corporate and retail banking services to individual, corporate, and institutional customers in Qatar. The Bank provides its products and services through two of its business segments: Retail and Private Banking and Wealth Management, which includes customer deposits, residential mortgages, etc and wealth management services to high net worth individuals, and the other segment is Corporate banking, treasury, investments, and brokerage, which includes loans and credit facilities, deposits for corporate and institutional customers and other money market and trading services. The majority of the revenue is earned from the corporate banking segment. Its operates in Qatar, Other QCC, Europe and Other Countries out of which Qatar has maximum revenue.

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