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XKLS:3301's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 94.97% of 835
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.59
vs XKLS:3301: 8.33
During the past 12 months, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 117.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hong Leong Industries Bhd was 45.30% per year. The lowest was -4.10% per year. And the median was 10.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) 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.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
XKLS:3301 vs TSLA, GM, F: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hong Leong Industries 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.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.200000
2026-05-20
2026-05-21
2026-06-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.500000
2026-02-27
2026-03-02
2026-03-17
Cash Dividend
quarterly
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.300000
2025-12-09
2025-12-10
2025-12-23
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.
* 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 8.33% mean?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 8.33% as of Jul. 19, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #42 out of 835 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.33%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.59. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 8.33% is 221.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #42 out of 835 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hong Leong Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Industries Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #42 out of 835 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Hong Leong Industries Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.59. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 8.33% is 221.6% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.59, based on 835 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. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 8.33% is 221.6% 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM13.88, compared to a current price of RM18.60 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.33% and 221.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.59. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.33% as of Jul. 19, 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM18.60 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM13.88.
GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3301:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 8.33%
GF Value™: RM13.88 vs. price of RM18.60 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 221.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#42 of 835)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Leong Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Its only operating segment is Consumer products. Consumer products segment manufacture and sale of consumer products comprises motorcycles, spare parts and ceramic tiles. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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