Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:KINV Kuwait Investment Co SAK KUW:KINV
53 GF Score
Price KWD0.19
GF Value KWD0.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kuwait Investment CoK Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kuwait Investment CoK KUW:KINV +1.07% 53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KINV with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Capital Markets companies, Kuwait Investment CoK ranks worse than 94.17% 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. Kuwait Investment CoK's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kuwait Investment Co SAK is 1.11, which seems too high.

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

KUW:KINV' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.42   Max: 25
Current: 1.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kuwait Investment CoK was 25.00. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.42.

KUW:KINV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
94.17% of 326 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs KUW:KINV: 1.11

As of today (2026-07-28), the Dividend Yield % of Kuwait Investment CoK is 9.52%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kuwait Investment CoK was 33.61%. The lowest was 2.43%. And the median was 7.30%.

Kuwait Investment CoK's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.02.

During the past 12 months, Kuwait Investment CoK's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 210.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kuwait Investment CoK was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -30.70% per year. And the median was 28.90% 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.

Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) 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 Investment CoK Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kuwait Investment CoK Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Investment CoK'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.

Kuwait Investment CoK Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kuwait Investment CoK Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 25.00 0.42 0.44 0.36

Kuwait Investment CoK 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 0.00 1.08 0.00 0.00 0.00

KUW:KINV vs MS, GS, SCHW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Kuwait Investment CoK'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 Investment CoK Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Investment CoK's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Investment CoK's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Kuwait Investment CoK 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.

Kuwait Investment CoK'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 )
=0.013/ 0.036
=0.36

Kuwait Investment CoK'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 )
=0.018/ -0.002
=N/A

* 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 0.00 mean?
Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) 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 Investment CoK and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kuwait Investment CoK's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 25.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Investment CoK ranks #307 out of 326 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Kuwait Investment CoK's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kuwait Investment CoK's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 25.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Investment CoK ranks #307 out of 326 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Investment CoK has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Investment CoK's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Kuwait Investment CoK ranks #307 out of 326 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kuwait Investment CoK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Historically, Kuwait Investment CoK's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 25.00 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 326 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 Investment CoK and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Investment CoK'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 Investment CoK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.26, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Kuwait Investment CoK's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Investment CoK (KUW:KINV), 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 Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Investment CoK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.26. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Investment CoK to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KINV:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: KWD0.26 vs. price of KWD0.19 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Kuwait Investment CoK Business Description

Address Mubarak Al Kabeer Street, P.O. Box 1005, Souk Al Manakh Building, 5th Floor, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13011
Kuwait Investment Co SAK is an investment company. The company has four operating segments which include Asset Management; Direct Investments and Corporate Finance (DICF); Treasury and Other operations. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Asset Management and Other operations segments. The Asset management segment consists of quoted securities trading and management of funds and portfolios. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kuwait.
53GF Score

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