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. Shifa International Hospitals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shifa International Hospitals's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SHFA'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.29 Max: 250
Current: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Shifa International Hospitals was 250.00. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.29.
KAR:SHFA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 88.31% of 248
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs KAR:SHFA: 0.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Shifa International Hospitals was 2.91%. The lowest was 0.43%. And the median was 1.13%.
During the past 12 months, Shifa International Hospitals's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shifa International Hospitals was 63.20% per year. The lowest was -30.20% per year. And the median was -2.40% 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.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Shifa International Hospitals Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, DVA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Shifa International Hospitals 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.
* 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.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shifa International Hospitals' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 250.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #29 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 250.00. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #29 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #29 out of 248 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Shifa International Hospitals in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Historically, Shifa International Hospitals' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 250.00 over the past decade. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 248 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. 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shifa International Hospitals's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨455.68, compared to a current price of ₨509.14 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨509.14 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨455.68.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₨455.68 vs. price of ₨509.14 (11.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Business Description
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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