Kuala Lumpur Kepong BhdKLKBF 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates KLKBF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.79. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Conglomerates companies, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks worse than 73.94% 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. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KLKBF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd was 1.22. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.73.
KLKBF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 73.94% of 307
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs KLKBF: 0.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd was 4.91%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 2.27%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd was 72.30% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 2.90% 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (OTCPK:KLKBF) 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
KLKBF vs HON, MMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kuala Lumpur Kepong 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.51 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #227 out of 307 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.51 is 107% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.22. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 1.51 is 308.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #227 out of 307 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #227 out of 307 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 1.51 is 308.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Kuala Lumpur Kepong 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.37, based on 307 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. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.51 is 308.1% 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.51, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.51. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.79, compared to a current price of $6.17 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.51, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 308.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.37. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.51 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.17 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.79.
Key valuation signals for KLKBF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.51 (107% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $6.17 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 308.1% above the Conglomerates median (#227 of 307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLKBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd harvests oil palm and rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. On top of utilizing the plantations, the company manufactures fatty acids and alcohols, oleochemicals, soaps, rubber gloves, and other specialty chemicals, and is also engaged in the business of Property development. Its reportable segments include Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. Majority of revenue is generated from its manufacturing segment, which is involved in the manufacturing of oleochemicals, non-ionic surfactants, and esters, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, pharmaceutical products, storing and distribution of bulk liquid, refining of palm products, kernel crushing, and trading of palm products. It operates in Malaysia and other regions.
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