Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
National Industries Co KSCKUW:NICBM -3.23%47 Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 as of Jun. 2026, which is 502% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates KUW:NICBM with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 856 Construction companies, National Industries Co KSC ranks worse than 93.34% 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. National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of National Industries Co KSC is 1.25, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:NICBM'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.83 Max: 10
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of National Industries Co KSC was 10.00. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.83.
KUW:NICBM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 93.34% of 856
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs KUW:NICBM: 1.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of National Industries Co KSC was 5000.00%. The lowest was 3.44%. And the median was 5.46%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Industries Co KSC was 18.60% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) 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.
National Industries Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
National Industries Co 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.
National Industries Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
KUW:NICBM vs TT, JCI, CARR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, National Industries 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.
National Industries Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
National Industries 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.
National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on National Industries Co KSC and its competitors. This is 502% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 10.00. According to the industry distribution chart, National Industries Co KSC ranks #799 out of 856 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
National Industries Co KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 502% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 10.00. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. National Industries Co KSC's value of 5.00 is 1215.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Industries Co KSC ranks #799 out of 856 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Industries Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, National Industries Co KSC ranks #799 out of 856 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places National Industries Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. National Industries Co KSC's value of 5.00 is 1215.8% above this benchmark. Historically, National Industries Co KSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 10.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.38, National Industries Co 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.38, based on 856 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. National Industries Co KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 1215.8% 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 National Industries Co KSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Industries Co KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 502% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Industries Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.23, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 502% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 1215.8% above the Construction industry median of 0.38. National Industries Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 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 National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Industries Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.23.
GuruFocus considers National Industries Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NICBM:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 5.00 (502% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: KWD0.23 vs. price of KWD0.27 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1215.8% above the Construction median (#799 of 856)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NICBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Industries Co KSC is a company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of building materials and infrastructure products in the State of Kuwait. The business has four business segments which include building materials and contracting services, the Oil sector, Real estate, and investments. The majority of its revenue derives from the building materials and contracting services segment.
47GF Score
Get the complete analysis for KUW:NICBM
Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
KUW:NICBM has been successfully added to your 
