Nishat PowerKAR:NPL -0.42%57 Dividend Yield % is 10.15% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 11.17. GuruFocus rates KAR:NPL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨13.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Nishat Power ranks better than 92.44% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nishat Power is 10.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nishat Power's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:NPL'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.15 Med: 11.17 Max: 45.44
Current: 10.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Nishat Power was 45.44%. The lowest was 4.15%. And the median was 11.17%.
KAR:NPL's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 92.44% of 238
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.53
vs KAR:NPL: 10.15
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Nishat Power Ltd is 2.55, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nishat Power was 3.60. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.40.
During the past 12 months, Nishat Power's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -27.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 46.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 70.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nishat Power was 95.70% per year. The lowest was -34.10% per year. And the median was 5.30% 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.
Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) 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.
The historical data trend for Nishat Power'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:NPL vs CEG, VST, NRG: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Nishat Power'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.
Nishat Power Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Nishat Power's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nishat Power's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Nishat Power Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
PKR 1.500000
2026-05-08
2026-05-08
2026-05-20
Cash Dividend
quarterly
PKR:PKR 1.000000
PKR 6.000000
2025-10-17
2025-10-20
0000-00-00
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.
Nishat Power's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
7.5
/
73.89
=
10.15 %
Current Share Price is ₨73.89. Nishat Power's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is ₨7.5.
Nishat Power's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
6
/
73.89
=
8.12 %
Current Share Price is ₨73.89. Nishat Power's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as ₨1.5 * 4 = ₨6.
* 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.
Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) has a Dividend Yield % of 10.15% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Nishat Power and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.17. Over the past decade, Nishat Power's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 4.15 to 45.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishat Power ranks #18 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Nishat Power's Dividend Yield % too high?
Nishat Power's current Dividend Yield % of 10.15% is near median its 10-year median of 11.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 45.44. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.53. Nishat Power's value of 10.15% is 187.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishat Power ranks #18 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nishat Power has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishat Power's Dividend Yield % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Nishat Power ranks #18 out of 238 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Nishat Power in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.53. Nishat Power's value of 10.15% is 187.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nishat Power's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 4.15 to 45.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.17 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Nishat Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.53, based on 238 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. Nishat Power's current Dividend Yield % of 10.15% is 187.5% 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 Nishat Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishat Power's current Dividend Yield % is 10.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishat Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨13.15, compared to a current price of ₨73.89 — trading 461.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 10.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.17 and 187.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.53. Nishat Power's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nishat Power (KAR:NPL), the current Dividend Yield % is 10.15% as of Jun. 24, 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 Nishat Power (KAR:NPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishat Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨73.89 is trading 461.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨13.15.
GuruFocus considers Nishat Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:NPL:
Dividend Yield %: 10.15% (near median its 10-year median of 11.17)
GF Value™: ₨13.15 vs. price of ₨73.89 (461.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#18 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:NPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nishat Power Ltd is a company whose principal activity is to build, own, operate and maintain a fuel-fired power plant based on Reciprocating Engine Technology having a gross capacity of 200MW in Jamber Kalan, Tehsil Pattoki, District Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan. It operates in single operating segment being: Revenue from sale of electricity relates to CPPA-G.
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