Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 300% Above Median

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Boubyan Bank KSC KUW:BOUBYAN

45 GF Score

Price KWD0.63

GF Value KWD0.67

Valuation Fairly Valued

8 Warning Signs

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What is Boubyan Bank KSC Dividend Payout Ratio?

Boubyan Bank KSC KUW:BOUBYAN +0.16% 45 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates KUW:BOUBYAN with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,175 Banks companies, Boubyan Bank KSC ranks worse than 94.21% 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. Boubyan Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.40.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Boubyan Bank KSC is 0.84, which seems too high.

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

KUW:BOUBYAN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.35 Max: 1
Current: 0.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Boubyan Bank KSC was 1.00. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.35.

KUW:BOUBYAN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
94.21% of 1175 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs KUW:BOUBYAN: 0.84

As of today (2026-07-26), the Dividend Yield % of Boubyan Bank KSC is 1.11%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Boubyan Bank KSC was 2.60%. The lowest was 0.53%. And the median was 1.32%.

Boubyan Bank KSC's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.01.

During the past 12 months, Boubyan Bank KSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 128.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Boubyan Bank KSC was 31.00% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 18.60% 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.

Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN) 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.

Boubyan Bank KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Boubyan Bank KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boubyan Bank KSC'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.

Boubyan Bank KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Boubyan Bank KSC Annual Data

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KUW:BOUBYAN vs PNC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Boubyan Bank KSC'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.

Boubyan Bank KSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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

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Boubyan Bank KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Boubyan Bank KSC'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 )
	=	0.009	/	0.019
	=	0.47

Boubyan Bank KSC'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 )
	=	0.007	/	0.005
	=	1.40

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 mean?

Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Boubyan Bank KSC and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Boubyan Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Boubyan Bank KSC ranks #1107 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.

Is Boubyan Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Boubyan Bank KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.00. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Boubyan Bank KSC's value of 1.40 is 337.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boubyan Bank KSC ranks #1107 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boubyan Bank KSC has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Boubyan Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNC?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Boubyan Bank KSC ranks #1107 out of 1175 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Boubyan Bank KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Boubyan Bank KSC's value of 1.40 is 337.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Boubyan Bank KSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Boubyan Bank KSC 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. Boubyan Bank KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 is 337.5% 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 Boubyan Bank KSC 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. Boubyan Bank KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Boubyan Bank KSC stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.67, compared to a current price of KWD0.63 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 337.5% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Boubyan Bank KSC's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40 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 Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boubyan Bank KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.63 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.67. GuruFocus considers Boubyan Bank KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:BOUBYAN:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.40 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: KWD0.67 vs. price of KWD0.63 (6.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 45/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 337.5% above the Banks median (#1107 of 1175)

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

Boubyan Bank KSC Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies KUW:GBK KUW:WARBABANK KUW:CBK KUW:BURG KUW:ABK KUW:KIB KUW:KPROJ KUW:NBK SGX:D05 SHSE:600036 MIL:UCG XPAR:BNP NSE:HDFCBANK MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK NSE:SBIN XMAD:CABK PNC

Address Al-Qibla - Abo Bakr Al-Seddiq Street, P.O. Box 25507, Al-Hamad Towers, 3rd Building, Beside Al-Khrafi Tower, Safat, KWT, 13116

Website https://boubyan.bankboubyan.com

Boubyan Bank KSC is a Kuwait based Islamic banking corporation. The company's operating segment includes Consumer banking; Corporate banking; Investment banking and international operations; Treasury; and Group centre. It generates maximum revenue from the Consumer banking segment. The Consumer Banking segment provides products and services to individuals and institutional customers which includes consumer finance, credit cards, deposits, and other branch-related services. Geographically, the company has a presence in the Middle East and North Africa, North America; Europe and UK, and Asia.

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