Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (As of Dec. 2025) — 15% Below Median

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SGX:L19 Lum Chang Holdings Ltd SGX:L19
52 GF Score
Price S$0.52
GF Value S$0.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Lum Chang Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

Lum Chang Holdings SGX:L19 +4.00% 52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates SGX:L19 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Construction companies, Lum Chang Holdings ranks worse than 73.31% 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. Lum Chang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.53.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lum Chang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:L19' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.62   Max: 1
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lum Chang Holdings was 1.00. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.62.

SGX:L19's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
73.31% of 858 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs SGX:L19: 0.59

As of today (2026-07-29), the Dividend Yield % of Lum Chang Holdings is 2.88%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Lum Chang Holdings was 8.22%. The lowest was 2.16%. And the median was 4.80%.

Lum Chang Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$0.01.

During the past 12 months, Lum Chang Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 100.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.90% 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 Lum Chang Holdings was 31.00% per year. The lowest was -26.30% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

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

Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) 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.

Lum Chang Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Lum Chang Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lum Chang Holdings'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.

Lum Chang Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Lum Chang Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.78 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.73

Lum Chang Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 0.83 1.11 0.63 0.53

SGX:L19 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lum Chang Holdings'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.

Lum Chang Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lum Chang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lum Chang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


SGX:L19
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Lum Chang Holdings 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.

Lum Chang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.03/ 0.041
=0.73

Lum Chang Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.01/ 0.019
=0.53

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 mean?
Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Lum Chang Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #629 out of 858 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Lum Chang Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lum Chang Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.00. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 0.53 is 35.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #629 out of 858 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lum Chang Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lum Chang Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #629 out of 858 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Lum Chang Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 0.53 is 35.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lum Chang Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Lum Chang Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 858 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. Lum Chang Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.53 is 35.9% 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 Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lum Chang Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lum Chang Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.35, compared to a current price of S$0.52 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 35.9% above the Construction industry median of 0.39. Lum Chang Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.52 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.35. GuruFocus considers Lum Chang Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:L19:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.53 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
  • GF Value™: S$0.35 vs. price of S$0.52 (48.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.9% above the Construction median (#629 of 858)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:L19 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lum Chang Holdings Business Description

Address 14 Kung Chong Road, No. 08-01 Lum Chang Building, Singapore, SGP, 159150
Lum Chang Holdings Ltd is a construction company operating through four segments: Construction; Restoration & Interior Fit-Out; Property Development and Investment; and Investment Holding & Others. The Construction segment, which contributes the majority of the revenue, focuses on building construction, extensions, additions, alterations, refurbishment, and restoration. The Restoration & Interior Fit-Out segment offers niche restoration works, interior fit-outs, and addition and alteration (A&A) projects. The Property Development and Investment segment develops and holds properties for sale and investment, while the Investment Holding & Others segment manages group investments and provides management services.
52GF Score

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