BSMAF (Bursa Malaysia Bhd) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 62% Above Median

What is Bursa Malaysia Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio?

Bursa Malaysia Bhd BSMAF 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates BSMAF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Capital Markets companies, Bursa Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 90.52% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Bursa Malaysia Bhd is 0.88, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSMAF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.14
Current: 0.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bursa Malaysia Bhd was 1.14. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.94.

BSMAF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
90.52% of 327 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34 vs BSMAF: 0.87

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Bursa Malaysia Bhd is 3.17%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bursa Malaysia Bhd was 8.09%. The lowest was 2.01%. And the median was 3.81%.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.04.

During the past 12 months, Bursa Malaysia Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -22.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bursa Malaysia Bhd was 23.90% per year. The lowest was -26.30% per year. And the median was 4.05% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (OTCPK:BSMAF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

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Bursa Malaysia Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Bursa Malaysia Bhd Annual Data

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BSMAF vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Bursa Malaysia Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.078	/	0.076
	=	1.03

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.035	/	0.023
	=	1.52

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.52 mean?

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (BSMAF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.52 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Bursa Malaysia Bhd ranks #296 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.

Is Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.52 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.14. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.52 is 347.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bursa Malaysia Bhd ranks #296 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bursa Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Bursa Malaysia Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPGI and CME?

According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Bursa Malaysia Bhd ranks #296 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Bursa Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.52 is 347.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bursa Malaysia Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Bursa Malaysia Bhd has consistently been above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Capital Markets company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.52 is 347.1% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.52, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Bursa Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bursa Malaysia Bhd (BSMAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.33, compared to a current price of $2.18 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.52, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 347.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. Bursa Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bursa Malaysia Bhd (BSMAF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.52 as of Mar. 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 Bursa Malaysia Bhd (BSMAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bursa Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.18 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.33. GuruFocus considers Bursa Malaysia Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSMAF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.52 (62% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $2.33 vs. price of $2.18 (6.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 347.1% above the Capital Markets median (#296 of 327)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSMAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Bursa Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Industry Financial Services Capital Markets

Comparable Companies XKLS:5301 XKLS:03021 SPGI CME ICE MCO HKSE:00388 LSE:LSEG XTER:DB1 NDAQ COIN MSCI CBOE SZSE:300033 SGX:S68 NSE:BSE BSP:B3SA3 XPAR:ENX TRU TSE:8697

Other Exchanges 1818:Malaysia

Address Exchange Square, 15th Floor, Bukit Kewangan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50200

Website https://www.bursamalaysia.com

Bursa Malaysia Bhd operates as an exchange holding company, whose principal activities are treasury management and the provision of management and administrative services to its subsidiaries. Through its subsidiaries it operates the Malaysian securities, derivatives, multi-environment product market, debt fundraising and offshore financial exchanges and the Shariah-compliant commodity and precious metals trading platform, to operate the related clearing houses, depository function and regulatory function, and to disseminate information relating to instruments quoted on the exchanges. Its six segments include: Securities Market, Derivatives Market, Islamic Market, Data Business, Exchange, Holding Company, and Others, of which Securities Market segment derives maximum revenue.

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