Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:ZAIN Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN
65 GF Score
Price KWD0.60
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio?

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN -0.17% 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ZAIN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 190 Telecommunication Services companies, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks worse than 87.37% 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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is 1.18, which seems too high.

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

KUW:ZAIN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.75
Current: 1.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC was 1.75. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.86.

KUW:ZAIN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
87.37% of 190 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs KUW:ZAIN: 1.18

As of today (2026-07-18), the Dividend Yield % of Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is 5.84%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC was 13.98%. The lowest was 1.76%. And the median was 6.94%.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.00.

During the past 12 months, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 71.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC was 22.10% per year. The lowest was -53.90% per year. And the median was -4.40% 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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) 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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mobile Telecommunications 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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Mobile Telecommunications 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 1.10 0.75 1.06 1.75 1.22

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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 1.56 0.77 2.08 0.00

KUW:ZAIN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile Telecommunications 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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mobile Telecommunications 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.

Mobile Telecommunications 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 )
=0.06/ 0.049
=1.22

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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/ 0.01
=0.00

* 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?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #166 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.75. Based on the distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #166 out of 190 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #166 out of 190 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55. Historically, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.75 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.55, based on 190 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobile Telecommunications 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.60 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.60 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58. GuruFocus considers Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.60 (3.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description

Address Shuwaikh, Airport Street, P.O. Box 22244, Beside United Arab Shipping Co, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13083
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is a mobile and data services operator. The company and its subsidiaries, along with associates, provide mobile telecommunication services. The company provides of technologies and digital lifestyle communications. Apart from its operations in Kuwait, the Company also operates through its foreign subsidiaries in Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Bahrain, KSA, Lebanon and South Sudan.
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