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Soon Lian HoldingsSGX:5MD 41 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.00% as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:5MD with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Metals & Mining companies, Soon Lian Holdings ranks better than 51.91% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-29), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Soon Lian Holdings is 2.00%.
As of today (2026-07-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Soon Lian Holdings is 2.00%.
SGX:5MD's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 51.91% of 341
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs SGX:5MD: 2.00
During the past 12 months, Soon Lian Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 50.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) Forward 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.
Soon Lian Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SGX:5MD vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Soon Lian Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Soon Lian Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Soon Lian Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soon Lian Holdings's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Soon Lian Holdings Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Soon Lian Holdings Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
SGD 0.004000
2026-05-04
2026-05-06
2026-05-15
Cash Dividend
annually
SGD:SGD 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.
Soon Lian Holdings's Forward 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.00% mean?
Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.00% as of Jul. 29, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Soon Lian Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #164 out of 341 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Soon Lian Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Soon Lian Holdings' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.00%. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93. Soon Lian Holdings' value of 2.00% is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #164 out of 341 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Soon Lian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soon Lian Holdings' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #164 out of 341 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Soon Lian Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93. Soon Lian Holdings' value of 2.00% is 3.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Metals & Mining companies is 1.93, based on 341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Soon Lian Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.00% is 3.6% 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Soon Lian Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soon Lian Holdings's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soon Lian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.25, compared to a current price of S$0.20 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.00% and 3.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.93. Soon Lian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.00% as of Jul. 29, 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 Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soon Lian Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.20 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.25.
GuruFocus considers Soon Lian Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:5MD:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.00%
GF Value™: S$0.25 vs. price of S$0.20 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#164 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5MD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soon Lian Holdings Ltd is principally an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the business of trading of aluminium alloy materials. The company's business segments include precision engineering, marine, stockists and traders and other customers. The majority of revenue is derived from the Precision engineering segment, which includes precision parts for electronic equipment, precision instruments, medical instrumentation, semiconductor equipment, automated assembly lines, pharmaceutical machinery and robotics. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Singapore, followed by Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and other countries.
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