Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC (KUW:KUWAITRE) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (As of Jun. 2026) — 125% Above Median

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KUW:KUWAITRE Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC KUW:KUWAITRE
46 GF Score
Price KWD0.38
GF Value KWD0.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC KUW:KUWAITRE 46 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates KUW:KUWAITRE with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Insurance companies, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC ranks better than 67.38% 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 Reinsurance Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.36.

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

KUW:KUWAITRE' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.16   Max: 0.67
Current: 0.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC was 0.67. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.16.

KUW:KUWAITRE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
67.38% of 328 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.385 vs KUW:KUWAITRE: 0.25

As of today (2026-09-09), the Dividend Yield % of Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC is 5.33%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC was 5.60%. The lowest was 1.11%. And the median was 1.99%.

Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.01.

During the past 12 months, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 66.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC was 31.00% per year. The lowest was -9.10% 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.

Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC (KUW:KUWAITRE) 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 Reinsurance Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Reinsurance Co 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.

Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC 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 0.16 0.16 0.15 0.14 0.15

Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.69 0.00 0.00 0.77 0.36

KUW:KUWAITRE vs RGA, EG, RNR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Kuwait Reinsurance Co 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 Reinsurance Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Kuwait Reinsurance Co 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.

Kuwait Reinsurance Co 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/ 0.06
=0.15

Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.005/ 0.014
=0.36

* 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 0.36 mean?
Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC (KUW:KUWAITRE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC ranks #107 out of 328 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.67. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's value of 0.36 is 6.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC ranks #107 out of 328 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RGA and EG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC ranks #107 out of 328 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's value of 0.36 is 6.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC has consistently been below 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 an Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.39, based on 328 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. Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.36 is 6.5% below 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 Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC (KUW:KUWAITRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.39, compared to a current price of KWD0.38 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 6.5% below the Insurance industry median of 0.39. Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Reinsurance Co KSC (KUW:KUWAITRE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 as of Jun. 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 Reinsurance Co KSC (KUW:KUWAITRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.38 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.39. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KUWAITRE:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.36 (125% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.39 vs. price of KWD0.38 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.5% below the Insurance median (#107 of 328)

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

Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC Business Description

Address Al-Shuhada\'s Street, KRE Tower, Kuwait, KWT
Kuwait Reinsurance Co KSC operates as a reinsurance company. It provides traditional and tailored reinsurance solutions to its customers in the energy sector in Kuwait. The company provides tailored risk solutions for a variety of industries. Their products include Fire, General Accident, Marine and space policy reinsurance, and life. The company has two segment Non-life and Life. The majority of is generated from non-life insurance.
46GF Score

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