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Khong GuanSGX:K03 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 as of Jan. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates SGX:K03 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Retail - Defensive companies, Khong Guan ranks worse than 552485.64% 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. Khong Guan's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Khong Guan's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Khong Guan was 30.00. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.18.
SGX:K03's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 0.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Khong Guan was 17.50% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Khong Guan (SGX:K03) 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.
Khong Guan Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Khong Guan Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Khong Guan'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.
SGX:K03 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Khong Guan'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.
Khong Guan Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Khong Guan's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Khong Guan's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Khong Guan's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Khong Guan (SGX:K03) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Khong Guan and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Khong Guan's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 30.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Khong Guan ranks #999999 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Khong Guan's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Khong Guan's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 30.00. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Khong Guan's value of 1.00 is 170.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Khong Guan ranks #999999 out of 181 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Khong Guan has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Khong Guan's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Khong Guan ranks #999999 out of 181 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Khong Guan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Khong Guan's value of 1.00 is 170.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Khong Guan's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 30.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Khong Guan 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 181 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. Khong Guan's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.00 is 170.3% 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 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 Khong Guan and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive 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. Khong Guan's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Khong Guan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khong Guan (SGX:K03) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.03, compared to a current price of S$0.85 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 170.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. Khong Guan's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Khong Guan (SGX:K03), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.00 as of Jan. 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 Khong Guan (SGX:K03) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khong Guan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.85 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.03.
GuruFocus considers Khong Guan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:K03:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.00 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: S$1.03 vs. price of S$0.85 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#999999 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:K03 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Khong Guan Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company. It has two reportable operating segments; Trading of wheat flour and consumer goods, which is engaged in trading of wheat flour and consumer goods in Singapore and Malaysia; and Others which is involved in trading and holding of quoted and unquoted shares in Singapore and Malaysia. The company generates maximum revenue from the Trading of wheat flour and consumer goods segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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