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LASCO ManufacturingXJAM:LASM 83 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.56% as of Aug. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,146 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, LASCO Manufacturing ranks worse than 55.15% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-28), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of LASCO Manufacturing is 2.56%.
As of today (2026-08-28), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of LASCO Manufacturing is 2.56%.
XJAM:LASM's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 55.15% of 1146
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs XJAM:LASM: 2.56
During the past 12 months, LASCO Manufacturing's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -100.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.80% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of LASCO Manufacturing was 27.10% per year. The lowest was 17.90% per year. And the median was 24.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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.
LASCO Manufacturing Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
XJAM:LASM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, LASCO Manufacturing'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.
LASCO Manufacturing Forward Dividend Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, LASCO Manufacturing's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LASCO Manufacturing's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
LASCO Manufacturing Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JMD 0.200000
2026-08-14
2026-08-14
2026-08-28
Cash Dividend
annually
JMD:JMD 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.
LASCO Manufacturing'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 2.56% mean?
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.56% as of Aug. 28, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #632 out of 1146 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.56%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.93. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 2.56% is 12.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #632 out of 1146 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #632 out of 1146 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places LASCO Manufacturing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.93. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 2.56% is 12.6% below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.93, based on 1,146 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. LASCO Manufacturing's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.56% is 12.6% 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 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Manufacturing's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.63, compared to a current price of JMD7.80 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.56% and 12.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.93. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.56% as of Aug. 28, 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD7.80 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.63.
GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.56%
GF Value™: JMD6.63 vs. price of JMD7.80 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#632 of 1146)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:LASM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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