Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — 509% Above Median


KAR:PNSC Pakistan National Shipping Corp Ltd KAR:PNSC
80 GF Score
Price ₨650.34
GF Value ₨300.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan National Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio?

Pakistan National Shipping KAR:PNSC +0.15% 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 509% above its 10-year median of 0.11. GuruFocus rates KAR:PNSC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨300.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Transportation companies, Pakistan National Shipping ranks worse than 69.33% 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. Pakistan National Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67.

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

KAR:PNSC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.11   Max: 0.64
Current: 0.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pakistan National Shipping was 0.64. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.11.

KAR:PNSC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
69.33% of 564 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.445 vs KAR:PNSC: 0.64

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Pakistan National Shipping is 5.08%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pakistan National Shipping was 11.65%. The lowest was 0.91%. And the median was 3.17%.

Pakistan National Shipping's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨5.00.

During the past 12 months, Pakistan National Shipping's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 137.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 95.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pakistan National Shipping was 137.10% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 20.25% 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.

Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) 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.

Pakistan National Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Pakistan National Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan National Shipping'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.

Pakistan National Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Pakistan National Shipping 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 0.16 0.06 0.05 0.17 0.46

Pakistan National Shipping 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 1.00 0.00 1.25 0.74 0.67

KAR:PNSC vs KEX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan National Shipping'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.

Pakistan National Shipping Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan National Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan National Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Pakistan National Shipping 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.

Pakistan National Shipping'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 )
=26.667/ 57.622
=0.46

Pakistan National Shipping'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 )
=5/ 7.426
=0.67

* 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 0.67 mean?
Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. This is 509% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Pakistan National Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #391 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Pakistan National Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pakistan National Shipping's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 509% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.64. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 0.67 is 50.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #391 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan National Shipping has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan National Shipping's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan National Shipping ranks #391 out of 564 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Pakistan National Shipping in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Pakistan National Shipping's value of 0.67 is 50.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan National Shipping's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Pakistan National Shipping 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 Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 564 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. Pakistan National Shipping's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 50.6% 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 Pakistan National Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan National Shipping's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 509% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan National Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨300.92, compared to a current price of ₨650.34 — trading 116.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 509% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 50.6% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Pakistan National Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 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 Pakistan National Shipping (KAR:PNSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan National Shipping stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨650.34 is trading 116.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨300.92. GuruFocus considers Pakistan National Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PNSC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (509% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
  • GF Value™: ₨300.92 vs. price of ₨650.34 (116.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.6% above the Transportation median (#391 of 564)

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

Pakistan National Shipping Business Description

Address PNSC Building, Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, P.O. BOX No. 5350, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Pakistan National Shipping Corp Ltd, the Holding Company, its subsidiary, and an associate operate in Pakistan's maritime industry. The Group focuses on shipping, vessel chartering, cargo transportation, and property leasing. As the national flag carrier, the company operates a varied fleet, including tankers for energy transport and bulk carriers for transporting a wide range of dry commodities such as iron, fertilizers, coal, and grain. The company also provides comprehensive services such as ocean freight, container shipping, marine and port services, technical support, and leasing solutions. Its key business segments include dry cargo, liquid cargo, and slot charter/break bulk.
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