Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.81 (As of Mar. 2026) — 131% Above Median

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XJAM:KPREIT Kingston Properties Ltd XJAM:KPREIT
89 GF Score
Price JMD10.60
GF Value JMD13.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kingston Properties Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kingston Properties XJAM:KPREIT 89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates XJAM:KPREIT with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD13.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 712 REITs companies, Kingston Properties ranks better than 98.03% 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. Kingston Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kingston Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XJAM:KPREIT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.79
Current: 0.15


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kingston Properties was 0.79. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.35.

XJAM:KPREIT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
98.03% of 712 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs XJAM:KPREIT: 0.15

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Kingston Properties is 1.71%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kingston Properties was 5.60%. The lowest was 0.85%. And the median was 2.41%.

Kingston Properties's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD0.09.

During the past 12 months, Kingston Properties's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -31.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kingston Properties was 38.10% per year. The lowest was -31.90% per year. And the median was 7.00% 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.


Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT) 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.


Kingston Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Kingston Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kingston Properties'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.

Kingston Properties Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Kingston Properties 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 0.35 0.34 0.29 0.25 0.08

Kingston Properties 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.81

XJAM:KPREIT vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Kingston Properties'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.


Kingston Properties Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kingston Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kingston Properties's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Kingston Properties 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.

Kingston Properties'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 )
=0.09/ 1.163
=0.08

Kingston Properties'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 )
=0.09/ 0.111
=0.81

* 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 0.81 mean?
Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.81 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kingston Properties and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Kingston Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Properties ranks #14 out of 712 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Kingston Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kingston Properties' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.81 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.79. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Kingston Properties' value of 0.81 is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Properties ranks #14 out of 712 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kingston Properties has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Properties' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Kingston Properties ranks #14 out of 712 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kingston Properties in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Kingston Properties' value of 0.81 is 18.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kingston Properties' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Kingston Properties 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 a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 712 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. Kingston Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.81 is 18.2% 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 Kingston Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingston Properties's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD13.81, compared to a current price of JMD10.60 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 18.2% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. Kingston Properties' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.81 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 Kingston Properties (XJAM:KPREIT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD10.60 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD13.81. GuruFocus considers Kingston Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:KPREIT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.81 (131% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: JMD13.81 vs. price of JMD10.60 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.2% below the REITs median (#14 of 712)

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


Kingston Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 36-38 Red Hills Road, Building B, 1st Floor, Kingston, JAM, 10
Kingston Properties Ltd is a real estate investment vehicle specializing in value-add commercial property investments in the office, industrial, multi-family, mixed-use, retail, and other real estate spaces. The company owns and manages a portfolio of income-generating properties across Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and also has interests in real estate private equity funds in the United States of America. Its tenants include residential clients and medium to large-sized companies across industries with local, regional, and international operations.
89GF Score

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