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Kelsian GroupASX:KLS +0.85%92 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates ASX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Transportation companies, Kelsian Group ranks worse than 61.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kelsian Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:KLS'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.9 Med: 4.8 Max: 54.9
Current: 3.5
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kelsian Group was 54.90% per year. The lowest was -6.90% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.
ASX:KLS's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 61.5% of 413
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.7
vs ASX:KLS: 3.50
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kelsian Group Ltd is 0.71, which seems too high.
Warning Sign:
Kelsian Group Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.
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During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kelsian Group was 1.87. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.66.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kelsian Group Ltd is 0.71, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Kelsian Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
AUD 0.080000
2026-03-19
2026-03-20
2026-04-20
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
AUD 0.095000
2025-09-15
2025-09-16
2025-10-21
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 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.
Kelsian Group's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is A$4.73.
Kelsian Group's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is A$0.175.
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Kelsian Group was 6.94%. The lowest was 1.19%. And the median was 3.17%.
Warning Sign:
Kelsian Group Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.
* 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.
Kelsian Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
ASX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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.
Kelsian Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Kelsian Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.50% mean?
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.50% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Kelsian Group and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 4.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #254 out of 413 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Kelsian Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Kelsian Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.50% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 4.80. The Transportation industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.70. Kelsian Group's value of 3.50% is 59.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #254 out of 413 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kelsian Group ranks #254 out of 413 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Kelsian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.70. Kelsian Group's value of 3.50% is 59.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 8.70, Kelsian Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 8.70, based on 413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kelsian Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.50% is 59.8% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Kelsian Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelsian Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.50%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.05, compared to a current price of A$4.73 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.50%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 59.8% below the Transportation industry median of 8.70. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.50% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.73 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.05.
GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 3.50% (27% below median its 10-year median of 4.80)
GF Value™: A$6.05 vs. price of A$4.73 (21.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.8% below the Transportation median (#254 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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