Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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KUW:MARKAZ Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz KUW:MARKAZ
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Price KWD0.14
GF Value KWD0.15
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What is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz KUW:MARKAZ +1.39% 36 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates KUW:MARKAZ with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks worse than 61.7% 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 Financial Centre-Markaz's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.57.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is 0.89, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:MARKAZ' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 0.61   Max: 2
Current: 0.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz was 2.00. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.61.

KUW:MARKAZ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
61.7% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.665 vs KUW:MARKAZ: 0.89

As of today (2026-09-02), the Dividend Yield % of Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is 5.48%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz was 15.50%. The lowest was 3.34%. And the median was 5.77%.

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.01.

During the past 12 months, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was -2.95% 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) 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 Financial Centre-Markaz Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz'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 Financial Centre-Markaz Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 2.00 0.83 0.67 0.32

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.57

KUW:MARKAZ vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz'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 Financial Centre-Markaz Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 Financial Centre-Markaz'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 )
=0.007/ 0.022
=0.32

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz'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 )
=0.008/ 0.014
=0.57

* 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 0.57 mean?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #575 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is near median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 2.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 0.57 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #575 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #575 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 0.57 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 2.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.67, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.67, based on 932 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 Financial Centre-Markaz's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.57 is 14.3% 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 Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.14 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 14.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.67. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.57 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.14 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:MARKAZ:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.57 (near median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.14 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% below the Asset Management median (#575 of 932)

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

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Business Description

Address Al Soor Street, PO Box 23444, Floor 8, Al Mirqab, Burj Alshaya, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13095
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is an asset management company. It provides services such as investment banking, Asset management, Real estate management, Wealth management, and research. The Group has three operating segments: asset management, investment banking, and others. The majority of revenue is from Asset Management, which includes MENA investments, international investments, private equity, real estate, oil and gas, custody, and fixed income. The company operates in Kuwait, North America, the GCC, Europe, and other countries.
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