As of today (2026-07-06), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Elsoft Research Bhd is 12.50%.
As of today (2026-07-06), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Elsoft Research Bhd is 2.50%.
XKLS:0090's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 99.62% of 524
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.785
vs XKLS:0090: 12.50
During the past 12 months, Elsoft Research Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -75.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -37.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Elsoft Research Bhd was 102.70% per year. The lowest was -43.90% per year. And the median was 10.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
XKLS:0090 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research Bhd'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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Elsoft Research Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Elsoft Research Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.005000
2025-12-30
2025-12-31
2026-01-16
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
MYR:MYR 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd'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 12.50% mean?
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 12.50% as of Jul. 06, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #2 out of 524 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 12.50%. The Semiconductors industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.79. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 12.50% is 1492.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #2 out of 524 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #2 out of 524 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Elsoft Research Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.79. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 12.50% is 1492.4% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Semiconductors companies is 0.79, based on 524 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. Elsoft Research Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 12.50% is 1492.4% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsoft Research Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 12.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 12.50% and 1492.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.79. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 12.50% as of Jul. 06, 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 12.50%
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.20 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1492.4% above the Semiconductors median (#2 of 524)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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