Bestway Cement CoKAR:BWCL 73 Dividend Yield % is 8.39% as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.72. GuruFocus rates KAR:BWCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨322.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Building Materials companies, Bestway Cement Co ranks better than 91.83% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bestway Cement Co is 8.39%.
Good Sign:
Bestway Cement Co Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:BWCL'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 8.72 Max: 13.49
Current: 8.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Bestway Cement Co was 13.49%. The lowest was 1.67%. And the median was 8.72%.
KAR:BWCL's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 91.83% of 257
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.19
vs KAR:BWCL: 8.39
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Bestway Cement Co Ltd is 0.94, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bestway Cement Co was 6000.00. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.73.
During the past 12 months, Bestway Cement Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 37.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bestway Cement Co was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -19.50% per year. And the median was 13.30% 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.
Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Dividend Yield % Explanation
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.
Bestway Cement Co Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bestway Cement Co'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.
KAR:BWCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Bestway Cement Co'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.
Bestway Cement Co Dividend Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Bestway Cement Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
PKR 10.000000
2026-04-23
2026-04-23
2026-05-08
Cash Dividend
quarterly
PKR:PKR 1.000000
PKR 10.000000
2026-03-06
2026-03-06
2026-03-24
Cash Dividend
quarterly
PKR:PKR 1.000000
PKR 10.000000
2025-10-23
2025-10-24
2025-11-07
Cash Dividend
quarterly
PKR:PKR 1.000000
PKR 10.000000
2025-08-07
2025-08-08
2025-08-25
Cash Dividend
quarterly
PKR:PKR 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.
Bestway Cement Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today 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.
Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) has a Dividend Yield % of 8.39% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.72. Over the past decade, Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.67 to 13.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #21 out of 257 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Bestway Cement Co's current Dividend Yield % of 8.39% is near median its 10-year median of 8.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 13.49. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.19. Bestway Cement Co's value of 8.39% is 163% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #21 out of 257 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bestway Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestway Cement Co's Dividend Yield % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #21 out of 257 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Bestway Cement Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.19. Bestway Cement Co's value of 8.39% is 163% above this benchmark. Historically, Bestway Cement Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.67 to 13.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.72 vs. the industry median of 3.19, Bestway Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Building Materials companies is 3.19, based on 257 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. Bestway Cement Co's current Dividend Yield % of 8.39% is 163% 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 Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bestway Cement Co's current Dividend Yield % is 8.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestway Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨322.51, compared to a current price of ₨477.04 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 8.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.72 and 163% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.19. Bestway Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL), the current Dividend Yield % is 8.39% as of Jun. 27, 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨477.04 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨322.51.
GuruFocus considers Bestway Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:BWCL:
Dividend Yield %: 8.39% (near median its 10-year median of 8.72)
GF Value™: ₨322.51 vs. price of ₨477.04 (47.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163% above the Building Materials median (#21 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:BWCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bestway Cement Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement in the local and export market. Its products include Bestway, Pakcem, Stallion, Ecocem, Low Alkali Cement, and others. The company operates in Pakistan and also export to other countries. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Pakistan.
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