As of today (2026-06-29), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Westports Holdings Bhd is 3.67%.
As of today (2026-06-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Westports Holdings Bhd is 3.67%.
XKLS:5246's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 56.59% of 645
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.22
vs XKLS:5246: 3.67
During the past 12 months, Westports Holdings Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Westports Holdings Bhd was 11.60% per year. The lowest was -4.80% per year. And the median was 5.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) 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.
Westports Holdings Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Westports Holdings Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Westports Holdings 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.
Westports Holdings Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Westports Holdings Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westports Holdings Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Westports Holdings Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Westports Holdings Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.119200
2026-02-24
2026-02-25
2026-03-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.099300
2025-08-19
2025-08-20
2025-09-18
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 3.67% mean?
Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.67% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Westports Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks #280 out of 645 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Westports Holdings Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Westports Holdings Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.67%. The Transportation industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.22. Westports Holdings Bhd's value of 3.67% is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks #280 out of 645 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Westports Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westports Holdings Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks #280 out of 645 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Westports Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.22. Westports Holdings Bhd's value of 3.67% is 14% 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Transportation companies is 3.22, based on 645 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. Westports Holdings Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.67% is 14% 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 Westports Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westports Holdings Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westports Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.25, compared to a current price of RM5.95 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.67% and 14% above the Transportation industry median of 3.22. Westports Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.67% as of Jun. 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 Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westports Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.95 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.25.
GuruFocus considers Westports Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5246:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.67%
GF Value™: RM6.25 vs. price of RM5.95 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14% above the Transportation median (#280 of 645)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5246 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Westports Holdings Bhd is a port and logistics company domiciled in Malaysia. The company predominantly develops and operates a port under the Westports brand in Port Klang, Malaysia. Westports provides container services; conventional services, including break bulk, dry bulk, and liquid bulk; and other marine facilities. In addition to core port operations, the company provides bulk storage, refrigerated container storage, and bunkering services to supply fuel to ships. The company derives its revenue domestically.
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