International SteelsKAR:ISL -1.28%75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨99.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Steel companies, International Steels ranks worse than 74.17% 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. International Steels's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Steels's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ISL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.29
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of International Steels was 1.29. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.73.
KAR:ISL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 74.17% of 271
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs KAR:ISL: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of International Steels was 18.50%. The lowest was 0.76%. And the median was 5.70%.
During the past 12 months, International Steels's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of International Steels was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was 18.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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International Steels (KAR:ISL) 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.
International Steels Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
International Steels Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Steels'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.
KAR:ISL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, International Steels'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.
International Steels Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Steels's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Steels's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
International Steels Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
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.
International Steels's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.10 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on International Steels and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, International Steels' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #201 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is International Steels' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
International Steels' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.10 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 1.29. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. International Steels' value of 1.10 is 182.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Steels ranks #201 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #201 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places International Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. International Steels' value of 1.10 is 182.1% above this benchmark. Historically, International Steels' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.39, International Steels 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 Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 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. International Steels's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.10 is 182.1% 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 International Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Steels's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.10, which is 51% 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 International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨99.94, compared to a current price of ₨97.11 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.10, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 182.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.39. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.10 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨97.11 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨99.94.
GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.10 (51% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: ₨99.94 vs. price of ₨97.11 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 182.1% above the Steel median (#201 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ISL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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