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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. Kuwait International Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait International Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KIB'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.67
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kuwait International Bank KSC was 0.67. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.47.
KUW:KIB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 50.55% of 1175
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs KUW:KIB: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kuwait International Bank KSC was 6.25%. The lowest was 1.68%. And the median was 3.12%.
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 Kuwait International Bank KSC was 18.60% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was 6.30% 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.
Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB) 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.
Kuwait International Bank KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kuwait International Bank KSC 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.
Kuwait International Bank KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
KUW:KIB vs PNC, USB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Kuwait International 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.
Kuwait International Bank KSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait International Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait International Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kuwait International Bank KSC 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.
Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB) 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 Kuwait International Bank KSC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kuwait International Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait International Bank KSC ranks #594 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Kuwait International Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kuwait International Bank KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.67. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait International Bank KSC ranks #594 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait International Bank KSC has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait International Bank KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Kuwait International Bank KSC ranks #594 out of 1175 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kuwait International Bank KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Historically, Kuwait International Bank KSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.67 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 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. 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 Kuwait International 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. Kuwait International Bank KSC'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 Kuwait International Bank KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.26 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Kuwait International Bank KSC's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB), 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 Kuwait International Bank KSC (KUW:KIB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait International Bank KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.26 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait International Bank KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KIB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.26 (15.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KIB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait International Bank KSC Business Description
Kuwait International Bank KSC is an Islamic banking corporation based in Kuwait. The company's segments include Commercial and International Banking; Retail Banking; Treasury, Fund Management and Institutional Banking; Investment Management and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Commercial and International Banking segment. Commercial and International Banking segment comprising of range of banking services and investment products to corporate customers providing commodity and real estate Murabaha finance, Ijara and Wakala facilities.
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