Zain Bahrain BSCBAH:ZAINBH 71 Dividend Yield % is 7.50% as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 5.91. GuruFocus rates BAH:ZAINBH with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 229 Telecommunication Services companies, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks better than 89.96% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-03), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Zain Bahrain BSC is 7.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zain Bahrain BSC's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:ZAINBH'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.97 Med: 5.91 Max: 14.71
Current: 7.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Zain Bahrain BSC was 14.71%. The lowest was 3.97%. And the median was 5.91%.
BAH:ZAINBH's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 89.96% of 229
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs BAH:ZAINBH: 7.50
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Zain Bahrain BSC was 17.00% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 10.40% 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.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
The historical data trend for Zain Bahrain BSC's Dividend Yield % 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.
BAH:ZAINBH vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Zain Bahrain BSC's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
Zain Bahrain BSC Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Zain Bahrain BSC's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zain Bahrain BSC's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Zain Bahrain BSC Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
BHD 0.009000
2026-03-26
2026-03-29
2026-04-12
Cash Dividend
annually
BHD:BHD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Zain Bahrain BSC's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Zain Bahrain BSC's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.009
/
0.12
=
7.50 %
Current Share Price is BHD0.12. Zain Bahrain BSC's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as BHD0.009 * 1 = BHD0.009.
* 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.
Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) has a Dividend Yield % of 7.50% as of Jul. 03, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 5.91. Over the past decade, Zain Bahrain BSC's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.97 to 14.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #23 out of 229 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC's Dividend Yield % too high?
Zain Bahrain BSC's current Dividend Yield % of 7.50% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.97 to a high of 14.71. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.12. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 7.50% is 82% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #23 out of 229 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zain Bahrain BSC has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zain Bahrain BSC's Dividend Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #23 out of 229 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Zain Bahrain BSC in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.12. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 7.50% is 82% above this benchmark. Historically, Zain Bahrain BSC's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.97 to 14.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.91 vs. the industry median of 4.12, Zain Bahrain BSC 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 Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.12, based on 229 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Zain Bahrain BSC's current Dividend Yield % of 7.50% is 82% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zain Bahrain BSC's current Dividend Yield % is 7.50%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 5.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.13, compared to a current price of BHD0.12 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 7.50%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.91 and 82% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.12. Zain Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH), the current Dividend Yield % is 7.50% as of Jul. 03, 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 Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.12 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.13.
GuruFocus considers Zain Bahrain BSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:ZAINBH:
Dividend Yield %: 7.50% (27% above median its 10-year median of 5.91)
GF Value™: BHD0.13 vs. price of BHD0.12 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82% above the Telecommunication Services median (#23 of 229)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ZAINBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zain Bahrain BSC provides telecommunication and related products and services mainly in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Its business involves three main activities: mobile operation, fixed broadband operation, and trading of handsets and accessories. The company offers: 4G LTE and 5G services through its mobile network, broadband services, ICT and digital lifestyle communications services, and trades in mobile phones, earphones, and other electronic accessories through its e-commerce website. The majority of its revenue is generated from the provision of airtime, data, subscription, and other related services. Geographically, the company operates in Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and South Sudan.
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