International Steels (KAR:ISL) Total Payout Ratio: 0.42 (As of Sep. 11, 2026)

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KAR:ISL International Steels Ltd KAR:ISL
79 GF Score
Price ₨83.26
GF Value ₨100.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is International Steels Total Payout Ratio?

International Steels KAR:ISL -2.90% 79 Total Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨100.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

International Steels's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42.


International Steels Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


International Steels Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Steels's Total 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.

International Steels Total Payout Ratio Chart

International Steels Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Total Payout Ratio
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International Steels Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:ISL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, International Steels's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.


International Steels Total Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Steels's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Steels's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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International Steels Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

International Steels's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -1309.572) / 2449.609
=0.53

International Steels's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -870.39) / 1258.398
=0.69

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.42 mean?
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on International Steels and its competitors.
Is International Steels' Total Payout Ratio too high?
International Steels' current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' Total Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
International Steels' Total Payout Ratio of 0.42 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Steel industry context. However, Total 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on International Steels and its competitors. International Steels's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨100.94, compared to a current price of ₨83.26 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Sep. 11, 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨83.26 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨100.94. GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.42
  • GF Value™: ₨100.94 vs. price of ₨83.26 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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


International Steels Business Description

Address 10 Beaumont Road, 101 Beaumont Plaza, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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