Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.66 (As of Mar. 2026) — 491% Above Median

What is Engro Powergen Qadirpur Dividend Payout Ratio?

Engro Powergen Qadirpur KAR:EPQL 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 491% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPQL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks worse than 97.24% 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. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.66.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Engro Powergen Qadirpur Ltd is 6.32, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:EPQL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.45 Max: 6.32
Current: 6.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Engro Powergen Qadirpur was 6.32. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.45.

KAR:EPQL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
97.24% of 181 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs KAR:EPQL: 6.32

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Engro Powergen Qadirpur is 16.96%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Engro Powergen Qadirpur was 59.75%. The lowest was 5.43%. And the median was 14.13%.

Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1.25.

During the past 12 months, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 95.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Engro Powergen Qadirpur was 110.50% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) 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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Engro Powergen Qadirpur Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Engro Powergen Qadirpur Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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KAR:EPQL vs CEG, VST, NRG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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.

Engro Powergen Qadirpur Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Engro Powergen Qadirpur Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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 )
	=	10.5	/	2.569
	=	4.09

Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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 )
	=	1.25	/	0.47
	=	2.66

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.66 mean?

Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.66 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Engro Powergen Qadirpur and its competitors. This is 491% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 6.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #176 out of 181 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.

Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.66 is 491% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 6.32. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 2.66 is 504.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #176 out of 181 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Engro Powergen Qadirpur has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Engro Powergen Qadirpur's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CEG and VST?

According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #176 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Engro Powergen Qadirpur in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 2.66 is 504.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 6.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Engro Powergen Qadirpur 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.44, based on 181 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. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.66 is 504.5% 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.66, which is 491% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.01, compared to a current price of ₨25.06 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.66, which is 491% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 504.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.44. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.66 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨25.06 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.01. GuruFocus considers Engro Powergen Qadirpur to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:EPQL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.66 (491% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: ₨26.01 vs. price of ₨25.06 (3.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 68/100 with 10 warning signs
Industry Position: 504.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#176 of 181)

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

Engro Powergen Qadirpur Business Description

Industry Utilities Utilities - Independent Power Producers

Comparable Companies KAR:SPWL KAR:ALTN KAR:PKGP KAR:NCPL KAR:NPL CEG VST BOM:533096 HKSE:01816 BKK:GULF NRG BOM:539254 SHSE:600011 SHSE:601991 TLN HKSE:00006 BOM:500400 HKSE:00836 XTAE:OPCE SHSE:600023

Address HC-3, Marine Drive, 16th Floor, The Harbor Front Building, Block 4, Scheme-5, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600

Website https://www.engroenergy.com

Engro Powergen Qadirpur Ltd is engaged in the business of power generation and sale. The electricity generated is transmitted to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The company's portfolio includes: Fertilizers, Dairy, Telecom Communications, Energy and Mining, Petrochemical, Chemical storage and handling.

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