Southern Score Builders BhdXKLS:0045 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0045 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 860 Construction companies, Southern Score Builders Bhd ranks better than 51.74% 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. Southern Score Builders Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Score Builders Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0045'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.71 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Southern Score Builders Bhd was 0.91. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.71.
XKLS:0045's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 51.74% of 860
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs XKLS:0045: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Southern Score Builders Bhd was 5.13%. The lowest was 1.46%. And the median was 1.92%.
During the past 12 months, Southern Score Builders Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -50.00% 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.
Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045) 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.
Southern Score Builders Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Southern Score Builders Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Southern Score Builders Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
XKLS:0045 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Southern Score Builders 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.
Southern Score Builders Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Southern Score Builders Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Score Builders Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Southern Score Builders 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.
Southern Score Builders Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Southern Score Builders Bhd and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Southern Score Builders Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Score Builders Bhd ranks #415 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Southern Score Builders Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Southern Score Builders Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 0.91. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Southern Score Builders Bhd's value of 1.11 is 184.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Score Builders Bhd ranks #415 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Score Builders Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Score Builders Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Southern Score Builders Bhd ranks #415 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Southern Score Builders Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Southern Score Builders Bhd's value of 1.11 is 184.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Score Builders Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Southern Score Builders 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 860 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. Southern Score Builders Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.11 is 184.6% 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 Southern Score Builders Bhd 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. Southern Score Builders Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Score Builders Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.24, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 58.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 184.6% above the Construction industry median of 0.39. Southern Score Builders Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.11 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 Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Score Builders Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 58.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.24.
GuruFocus considers Southern Score Builders Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0045:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.11 (56% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: RM1.24 vs. price of RM0.52 (58.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 184.6% above the Construction median (#415 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Score Builders Bhd is a Malaysian-based company engaged in construction management services focused on high-rise residential and civil infrastructure projects, including road, drainage, water reticulation, and sewerage works. Its core business segments are turnkey contracting, managing end-to-end project delivery from design to construction; main contracting, coordinating projects with property developers; and M&E engineering services, providing specialized power distribution solutions for data centers, industrial, and commercial developments. It also offers digital engineering and Building Information Modelling (BIM) services to support complex and high-tech projects. The Group's operations are predominantly carried out in Malaysia.
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