During the past 12 months, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 10 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC was 89.00% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 17.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) 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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding 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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Annual Data
KUW:SHIP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding 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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding 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.
* 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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #680 out of 861 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.67. Based on the distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #680 out of 861 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #680 out of 861 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Historically, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 861 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.04, compared to a current price of KWD0.70 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP), 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.70 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.04.
GuruFocus considers Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KUW:SHIP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: KWD1.04 vs. price of KWD0.70 (32.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:SHIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Business Description
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC is engaged in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting, focusing on the shipping and maritime industry in Kuwait. The Company serves sectors including oil and gas, refineries, petrochemicals, power, water distillation and desalination, shipbuilding, ship repair, dredging, and maritime construction. Its activities include industrial and marine works, installation and maintenance services, trading of equipment and spare parts, and contracting and tendering with international companies. It also provides services such as shipyard operations, fabrication, testing and calibration, quality control, scaffolding, galvanizing, onshore and offshore operations, technical manpower supply, and design and engineering services.
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