Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Above Median

What is Bestway Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Bestway Cement Co KAR:BWCL +0.04% 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates KAR:BWCL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨323.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Building Materials companies, Bestway Cement Co ranks worse than 83.73% 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. Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.88.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Bestway Cement Co Ltd is 0.94, which seems too high.

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

KAR:BWCL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.73 Max: 6000
Current: 0.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bestway Cement Co was 6000.00. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.73.

KAR:BWCL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
83.73% of 209 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs KAR:BWCL: 0.94

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Bestway Cement Co is 8.16%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bestway Cement Co was 13.49%. The lowest was 1.67%. And the median was 8.72%.

Bestway Cement Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨10.00.

During the past 12 months, Bestway Cement Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 37.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bestway Cement Co was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -19.50% per year. And the median was 13.30% 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.

Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) 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.

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Bestway Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Bestway Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Bestway Cement Co Annual Data

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KAR:BWCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bestway Cement Co'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.

Bestway Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Bestway Cement Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	32	/	40.033
	=	0.80

Bestway Cement Co'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 )
	=	10	/	11.43
	=	0.87

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 mean?

Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 6,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #175 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.

Is Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Bestway Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 6,000.00. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Bestway Cement Co's value of 0.88 is 131.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #175 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bestway Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?

According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #175 out of 209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Bestway Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Bestway Cement Co's value of 0.88 is 131.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bestway Cement Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 6,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Bestway Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.38, based on 209 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. Bestway Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 is 131.6% 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 Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bestway Cement Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88, which is 21% 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 Bestway Cement Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨323.22, compared to a current price of ₨490.16 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 131.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.38. Bestway Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨490.16 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨323.22. GuruFocus considers Bestway Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:BWCL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.88 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: ₨323.22 vs. price of ₨490.16 (51.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 131.6% above the Building Materials median (#175 of 209)

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Bestway Cement Co Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Building Materials

Comparable Companies KAR:FCCL KAR:MLCF KAR:KOHC KAR:DGKC KAR:CHCC KAR:PIOC KAR:FLYNG KAR:ACPL KAR:GWLC KAR:DBCI CRH XSWX:HOLN SHSE:600176 VMC XTER:HEI MLM BOM:532538 XSWX:AMRZ NSE:GRASIM MEX:CEMEXCPO

Address 19-A, College Road, Bestway Building, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, PB, PAK, 44000

Website https://www.bestway.com.pk

Bestway Cement Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement in the local and export market. Its products include Bestway, Pakcem, Stallion, Ecocem, Low Alkali Cement, and others. The company operates in Pakistan and also export to other countries. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Pakistan.

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