Oman Arab BankOCMUS:OAB -0.85%42 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates MUS:OAB with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ع0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Banks companies, Oman Arab BankOC ranks worse than 70.23% 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. Oman Arab BankOC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oman Arab BankOC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MUS:OAB'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.55 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.45
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Oman Arab BankOC was 0.55. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.55.
MUS:OAB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 70.23% of 1169
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs MUS:OAB: 0.45
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Oman Arab BankOC (MUS:OAB) 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.
Oman Arab BankOC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Oman Arab BankOC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oman Arab BankOC'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.
MUS:OAB vs PNC, USB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Oman Arab BankOC'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.
Oman Arab BankOC Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Oman Arab BankOC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oman Arab BankOC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Oman Arab BankOC 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.
Oman Arab BankOC'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.
Oman Arab BankOC (MUS:OAB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Oman Arab BankOC and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Oman Arab BankOC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Oman Arab BankOC ranks #821 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Oman Arab BankOC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Oman Arab BankOC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 0.55. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Oman Arab BankOC's value of 1.25 is 290.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oman Arab BankOC ranks #821 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oman Arab BankOC has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oman Arab BankOC's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Oman Arab BankOC ranks #821 out of 1169 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Oman Arab BankOC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Oman Arab BankOC's value of 1.25 is 290.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Oman Arab BankOC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Oman Arab BankOC 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 Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,169 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. Oman Arab BankOC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.25 is 290.6% 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 Oman Arab BankOC and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oman Arab BankOC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oman Arab BankOC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oman Arab BankOC (MUS:OAB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ع0.15, compared to a current price of ر.ع0.23 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 290.6% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Oman Arab BankOC's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Oman Arab BankOC (MUS:OAB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.25 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 Oman Arab BankOC (MUS:OAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oman Arab BankOC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ع0.23 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ع0.15.
GuruFocus considers Oman Arab BankOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MUS:OAB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.25 (127% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: ر.ع0.15 vs. price of ر.ع0.23 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 290.6% above the Banks median (#821 of 1169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MUS:OAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oman Arab Bank SAOC is a provider of banking services in Oman. The segments of the company are Retail banking; Corporate banking; Treasury; Islamic Banking; and Others. The Retail banking segment focuses on Individual personal loan, overdraft, credit card and funds transfer facilities; Corporate banking is engaged in Loans and other credit facilities for corporate and institutional customers; Treasury segment consists of Bonds, placements, bank borrowings, foreign exchange; Islamic Banking engages in Sharia's compliant Islamic banking products and services including Ijarah, Murabaha, Mudarbah and Diminishing Musharakah; while the Others segment includes other central functions and Head office functions. It generates maximum revenue from the Corporate banking segment.
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