Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Above Median

What is Meezan Bank Dividend Payout Ratio?

Meezan Bank KAR:MEBL +0.64% 77 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates KAR:MEBL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨242.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,175 Banks companies, Meezan Bank ranks worse than 82.64% 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. Meezan Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.

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

KAR:MEBL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.57
Current: 0.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Meezan Bank was 0.57. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.39.

KAR:MEBL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
82.64% of 1175 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs KAR:MEBL: 0.56

As of today (2026-07-05), the Dividend Yield % of Meezan Bank is 5.13%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Meezan Bank was 12.43%. The lowest was 2.56%. And the median was 5.41%.

Meezan Bank's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨7.00.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 61.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 52.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 37.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Meezan Bank was 74.10% per year. The lowest was -0.40% per year. And the median was 33.05% 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.

Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL) 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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Meezan Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meezan Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Meezan Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Meezan Bank Annual Data

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0.36

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Meezan Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Meezan Bank'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.

Meezan Bank Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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

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Meezan Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Meezan Bank'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 )
	=	28	/	49.584
	=	0.56

Meezan Bank'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 )
	=	7	/	12.31
	=	0.57

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 mean?

Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Meezan Bank and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Meezan Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Meezan Bank ranks #971 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.

Is Meezan Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Meezan Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.57. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Meezan Bank's value of 0.57 is 78.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meezan Bank ranks #971 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meezan Bank has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Meezan Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Meezan Bank ranks #971 out of 1175 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Meezan Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Meezan Bank's value of 0.57 is 78.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Meezan Bank's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Meezan Bank 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 1,175 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. Meezan Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 78.1% 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 Meezan Bank 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. Meezan Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Meezan Bank stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨242.13, compared to a current price of ₨555.94 — trading 129.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 78.1% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Meezan Bank's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 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 Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meezan Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨555.94 is trading 129.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨242.13. GuruFocus considers Meezan Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:MEBL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: ₨242.13 vs. price of ₨555.94 (129.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 78.1% above the Banks median (#971 of 1175)

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Meezan Bank Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies KAR:UBL KAR:MCB KAR:HBL KAR:NBP KAR:SCBPL KAR:ABL KAR:BAHL KAR:BAFL KAR:AKBL KAR:FABL SGX:D05 SHSE:600036 MIL:UCG XPAR:BNP NSE:HDFCBANK MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK NSE:SBIN

Address Meezan House C-25, Estate Avenue, SITE, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75730

Website https://www.meezanbank.com

Meezan Bank Ltd is an Islamic commercial bank registered in Pakistan. It is engaged in corporate, commercial, consumer, investment and retail banking activities. The group also provides credit facilities for import finance, export re-finance, long-term finance, documentary credit requirements and project financing needs of customers. In addition, it offers investment banking solutions, commercial banking as well as providing diverse financial solutions to small and medium enterprises. Its reportable segments are Corporate and Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Trading and Sales, and Others. Geographically, the Bank operates only in Pakistan.

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