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DRB-Hicom BhdXKLS:1619 -1.96%79 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45% as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1619 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Vehicles & Parts companies, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks worse than 50.95% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-17), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of DRB-Hicom Bhd is 2.45%.
As of today (2026-07-17), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of DRB-Hicom Bhd is 2.45%.
XKLS:1619's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 50.95% of 838
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs XKLS:1619: 2.45
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of DRB-Hicom Bhd was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -45.00% per year. And the median was 2.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
XKLS:1619 vs TSLA, GM, F: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DRB-Hicom Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRB-Hicom Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.025000
2026-04-08
2026-04-09
2026-04-17
Cash Dividend
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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.025
/
1.00
=
2.50 %
Current Share Price is RM1.00. DRB-Hicom Bhd's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as RM0.025 * 1 = RM0.025.
DRB-Hicom Bhd's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.025
/
1.00
=
2.50 %
Current Share Price is RM1.00. DRB-Hicom Bhd's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is RM0.025.
* 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 2.45% mean?
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.45% as of Jul. 17, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #427 out of 838 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.58. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 2.45% is 5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #427 out of 838 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DRB-Hicom Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRB-Hicom Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #427 out of 838 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places DRB-Hicom Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.58. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 2.45% is 5% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.58, based on 838 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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.45% is 5% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.29, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45% and 5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.58. DRB-Hicom Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.45% as of Jul. 17, 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.29.
GuruFocus considers DRB-Hicom Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1619:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.45%
GF Value™: RM1.29 vs. price of RM1.00 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#427 of 838)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DRB-Hicom Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive segment, which is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, vehicle importation, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle leasing, distribution and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations within Malaysia, and also has a presence in other markets.
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