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CelcomDigi BhdXKLS:6947 +1.71%83 Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.56% as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6947 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 223 Telecommunication Services companies, CelcomDigi Bhd ranks better than 57.4% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-01), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of CelcomDigi Bhd is 4.56%.
As of today (2026-08-01), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CelcomDigi Bhd is 4.83%.
XKLS:6947's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 57.4% of 223
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.21
vs XKLS:6947: 4.56
During the past 12 months, CelcomDigi Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CelcomDigi Bhd was 29.80% per year. The lowest was -11.30% per year. And the median was -1.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
CelcomDigi Bhd (XKLS:6947) 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.
CelcomDigi Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
XKLS:6947 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, CelcomDigi 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.
CelcomDigi Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, CelcomDigi Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CelcomDigi Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
CelcomDigi Bhd Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
CelcomDigi Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.034000
2026-06-11
2026-06-12
2026-06-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.036000
2026-03-12
2026-03-13
2026-03-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.036000
2025-12-09
2025-12-10
2025-12-23
Cash Dividend
quarterly
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.038000
2025-09-11
2025-09-12
2025-09-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
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.
CelcomDigi Bhd's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.136
/
2.98
=
4.56 %
Current Share Price is RM2.98. CelcomDigi Bhd's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as RM0.034 * 4 = RM0.136.
CelcomDigi Bhd's Trailing 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 4.56% mean?
CelcomDigi Bhd (XKLS:6947) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.56% as of Aug. 01, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on CelcomDigi Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CelcomDigi Bhd ranks #95 out of 223 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is CelcomDigi Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
CelcomDigi Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.56%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21. CelcomDigi Bhd's value of 4.56% is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CelcomDigi Bhd ranks #95 out of 223 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CelcomDigi Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CelcomDigi Bhd's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, CelcomDigi Bhd ranks #95 out of 223 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts CelcomDigi Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21. CelcomDigi Bhd's value of 4.56% is 8.3% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.21, based on 223 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. CelcomDigi Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.56% is 8.3% 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 CelcomDigi Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CelcomDigi Bhd's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CelcomDigi Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CelcomDigi Bhd (XKLS:6947) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.85, compared to a current price of RM2.98 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.56% and 8.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.21. CelcomDigi Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 CelcomDigi Bhd (XKLS:6947), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.56% as of Aug. 01, 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 CelcomDigi Bhd (XKLS:6947) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CelcomDigi Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.98 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.85.
GuruFocus considers CelcomDigi Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6947:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.56%
GF Value™: RM3.85 vs. price of RM2.98 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#95 of 223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6947 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CelcomDigi Bhd is a telecommunications company. The company is mainly engaged in providing mobile communication and wireless Internet services to customers across the country, and its products and services essentially share a similar risk profile.
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