Kot Addu Power Co (KAR:KAPCO) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 124% Above Median

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KAR:KAPCO Kot Addu Power Co Ltd KAR:KAPCO
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What is Kot Addu Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kot Addu Power Co KAR:KAPCO -0.68% 36 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates KAR:KAPCO with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Utilities - Regulated companies, Kot Addu Power Co ranks worse than 97.33% 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. Kot Addu Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.93.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kot Addu Power Co Ltd is 2.95, which seems too high.

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

KAR:KAPCO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.86   Max: 5.91
Current: 2.95

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kot Addu Power Co was 5.91. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.86.

KAR:KAPCO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
97.33% of 375 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs KAR:KAPCO: 2.95

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Kot Addu Power Co is 14.37%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kot Addu Power Co was 47.64%. The lowest was 3.27%. And the median was 20.45%.

Kot Addu Power Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1.50.

During the past 12 months, Kot Addu Power Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -52.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kot Addu Power Co was 85.00% per year. The lowest was -45.20% per year. And the median was 6.60% 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.

Kot Addu Power Co (KAR:KAPCO) 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.

Kot Addu Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kot Addu Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kot Addu Power Co'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.

Kot Addu Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kot Addu Power Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.13 1.09 1.39 5.91 2.95

Kot Addu Power Co 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.65 0.00 0.00 3.89 1.93

KAR:KAPCO vs NEE, SO, DUK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Kot Addu Power 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.

Kot Addu Power Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Kot Addu Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kot Addu Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Kot Addu Power Co 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.

Kot Addu Power 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 )
=8.5/ 2.878
=2.95

Kot Addu Power 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 )
=1.5/ 0.779
=1.93

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.93 mean?
Kot Addu Power Co (KAR:KAPCO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.93 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kot Addu Power Co and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Kot Addu Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 5.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Kot Addu Power Co ranks #365 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Kot Addu Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kot Addu Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.93 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 5.91. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Kot Addu Power Co's value of 1.93 is 257.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kot Addu Power Co ranks #365 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kot Addu Power Co has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kot Addu Power Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Kot Addu Power Co ranks #365 out of 375 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kot Addu Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Kot Addu Power Co's value of 1.93 is 257.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kot Addu Power Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 5.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Kot Addu Power 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 375 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. Kot Addu Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.93 is 257.4% 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 Kot Addu Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kot Addu Power Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.93, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kot Addu Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Kot Addu Power Co (KAR:KAPCO) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.93. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.93, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 257.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Kot Addu Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 Kot Addu Power Co (KAR:KAPCO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.93 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.

Kot Addu Power Co Business Description

Address 5 B/3, Gulberg III, Lahore, PB, PAK, 54660
Kot Addu Power Co Ltd is active in the utilities sector in Pakistan. The principal activities of the company are the ownership, operation, and maintenance of a power plant in Pakistan. The power plant is a multi-fuel gas-turbine power plant with the capability of using three different fuels to generate electricity, namely: gas, light sulphur furnace oil and high-speed diesel.
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