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National Industries Co KSCKUW:NICBM -3.23%47 Dividend Yield % is 3.70% as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates KUW:NICBM with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Construction companies, National Industries Co KSC ranks better than 63% on this metric.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of National Industries Co KSC is 1.25, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of National Industries Co KSC was 10.00. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.83.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of National Industries Co KSC was 18.60% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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 Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) 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.
KUW:NICBM vs TT, JCI, CARR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, National Industries Co KSC'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 Industries Co KSC Dividend Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Yield % falls into.
National Industries Co KSC Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
National Industries Co KSC Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
KWD 0.010000
2026-05-05
2026-05-07
2026-05-24
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 Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.70% as of Sep. 03, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on National Industries Co KSC and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.44 to 5,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, National Industries Co KSC ranks #370 out of 1000 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Yield % too high?
National Industries Co KSC's current Dividend Yield % of 3.70% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.44 to a high of 5,000.00. The Construction industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.79. National Industries Co KSC's value of 3.70% is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Industries Co KSC ranks #370 out of 1000 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Industries Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Industries Co KSC's Dividend Yield % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, National Industries Co KSC ranks #370 out of 1000 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts National Industries Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.79. National Industries Co KSC's value of 3.70% is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, National Industries Co KSC's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.44 to 5,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 2.79, National Industries Co KSC 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Construction companies is 2.79, based on 1,000 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 Industries Co KSC's current Dividend Yield % of 3.70% is 32.6% 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 Industries Co KSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Industries Co KSC's current Dividend Yield % is 3.70%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Industries Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.23, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 3.70%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 32.6% above the Construction industry median of 2.79. National Industries Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.70% as of Sep. 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 National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Industries Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.23.
GuruFocus considers National Industries Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NICBM:
Dividend Yield %: 3.70% (32% below median its 10-year median of 5.46)
GF Value™: KWD0.23 vs. price of KWD0.27 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% above the Construction median (#370 of 1000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NICBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Industries Co KSC is a company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of building materials and infrastructure products in the State of Kuwait. The business has four business segments which include building materials and contracting services, the Oil sector, Real estate, and investments. The majority of its revenue derives from the building materials and contracting services segment.
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