Shifa International HospitalsKAR:SHFA +2.14%85 Dividend Yield % is 0.96% as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates KAR:SHFA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨453.79 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 281 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shifa International Hospitals ranks worse than 79.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shifa International Hospitals's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SHFA'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 1.13 Max: 2.91
Current: 0.96
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Shifa International Hospitals was 2.91%. The lowest was 0.43%. And the median was 1.13%.
KAR:SHFA's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 79.72% of 281
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.4
vs KAR:SHFA: 0.96
During the past 12 months, Shifa International Hospitals's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Shifa International Hospitals was 63.20% per year. The lowest was -30.20% per year. And the median was -2.40% 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.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) 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.
* 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.
Shifa International Hospitals Dividend Yield % Chart
KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, DVA: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals Dividend Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Shifa International Hospitals Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Shifa International Hospitals Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
PKR 5.000000
2025-10-15
2025-10-16
2025-11-04
Cash Dividend
annually
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.
* 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.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.96% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Shifa International Hospitals' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.43 to 2.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #224 out of 281 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' Dividend Yield % too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current Dividend Yield % of 0.96% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.91. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.40. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.96% is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #224 out of 281 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' Dividend Yield % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #224 out of 281 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Shifa International Hospitals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.40. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.96% is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Shifa International Hospitals' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.43 to 2.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Shifa International Hospitals 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 Yield % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.40, based on 281 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. Shifa International Hospitals's current Dividend Yield % of 0.96% is 60% 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 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shifa International Hospitals's current Dividend Yield % is 0.96%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨453.79, compared to a current price of ₨520.98 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.96%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 60% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.40. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.96% as of Jun. 26, 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨520.98 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨453.79.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
Dividend Yield %: 0.96% (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: ₨453.79 vs. price of ₨520.98 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#224 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Business Description
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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