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National Bank of KuwaitKKUW:NBK +0.25%46 Dividend Yield % is 4.34% as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 3.61. GuruFocus rates KUW:NBK with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,255 Banks companies, National Bank of KuwaitK ranks better than 70.04% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-20), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of National Bank of KuwaitK is 4.34%.
Good Sign:
National Bank of Kuwait SAK stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Bank of KuwaitK's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:NBK'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78 Med: 3.61 Max: 3773.58
Current: 4.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of National Bank of KuwaitK was 3773.58%. The lowest was 1.78%. And the median was 3.61%.
KUW:NBK's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 70.04% of 1255
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs KUW:NBK: 4.34
During the past 12 months, National Bank of KuwaitK's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Bank of KuwaitK was 24.70% per year. The lowest was -9.10% per year. And the median was 5.60% 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.
National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank of KuwaitK'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.
National Bank of KuwaitK Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank of KuwaitK's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Bank of KuwaitK's Dividend Yield % falls into.
National Bank of KuwaitK Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
National Bank of KuwaitK Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
KWD 0.035000
2026-04-02
2026-04-06
2026-04-09
Cash Dividend
annually
KWD:KWD 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.
National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.34% as of Jul. 20, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on National Bank of KuwaitK and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 3.61. Over the past decade, National Bank of KuwaitK's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.78 to 3,773.58. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of KuwaitK ranks #376 out of 1255 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is National Bank of KuwaitK's Dividend Yield % too high?
National Bank of KuwaitK's current Dividend Yield % of 4.34% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 3.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 3,773.58. The Banks industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.02. National Bank of KuwaitK's value of 4.34% is 43.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of KuwaitK ranks #376 out of 1255 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Bank of KuwaitK has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of KuwaitK's Dividend Yield % compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of KuwaitK ranks #376 out of 1255 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts National Bank of KuwaitK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.02. National Bank of KuwaitK's value of 4.34% is 43.7% above this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of KuwaitK's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.78 to 3,773.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.61 vs. the industry median of 3.02, National Bank of KuwaitK 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 Banks company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Banks companies is 3.02, based on 1,255 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. National Bank of KuwaitK's current Dividend Yield % of 4.34% is 43.7% 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 National Bank of KuwaitK and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of KuwaitK's current Dividend Yield % is 4.34%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 3.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of KuwaitK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.93, compared to a current price of KWD0.81 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.34%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 3.61 and 43.7% above the Banks industry median of 3.02. National Bank of KuwaitK's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.34% as of Jul. 20, 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 National Bank of KuwaitK (KUW:NBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of KuwaitK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.81 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.93.
GuruFocus considers National Bank of KuwaitK to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NBK:
Dividend Yield %: 4.34% (20% above median its 10-year median of 3.61)
GF Value™: KWD0.93 vs. price of KWD0.81 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.7% above the Banks median (#376 of 1255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Bank of Kuwait SAK is a financial institution. The company's operating segment includes Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, NBK Wealth, Islamic Banking, Group Centre, and International Banking. The company generates maximum revenue from the International Banking segment. The International Banking segment provides diversified products and services including lending, deposits, trade finance, etc. to corporate and individual customers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Kuwait and also has a presence in the Middle East and North Africa; Europe and UK, and Other Countries.
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