Qes Group BhdXKLS:0196 +6.42%69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 596% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0196 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,213 Hardware companies, Qes Group Bhd ranks better than 63.31% 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. Qes Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qes Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0196'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.23 Max: 1
Current: 0.36
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Qes Group Bhd was 1.00. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.23.
XKLS:0196's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 63.31% of 1213
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs XKLS:0196: 0.36
During the past 12 months, Qes Group Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) 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.
Qes Group Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Qes Group Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qes Group 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.
XKLS:0196 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Qes Group 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.
Qes Group Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Qes Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qes Group Bhd'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.
Qes Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Qes Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 596% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Qes Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Qes Group Bhd ranks #445 out of 1213 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Qes Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Qes Group Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 is 596% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.00. The Hardware industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Qes Group Bhd's value of 1.60 is 240.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qes Group Bhd ranks #445 out of 1213 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qes Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qes Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Qes Group Bhd ranks #445 out of 1213 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Qes Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Qes Group Bhd's value of 1.60 is 240.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Qes Group Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Qes Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 1,213 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. Qes Group Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.60 is 240.4% 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 Qes Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qes Group Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60, which is 596% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qes Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.58 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60, which is 596% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 240.4% above the Hardware industry median of 0.47. Qes Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.60 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 Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qes Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.58 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Qes Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0196:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.60 (596% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.58 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 240.4% above the Hardware median (#445 of 1213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0196 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qes Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding. The company has multiple businesses that includes, the Equipment segment which derives maximum revenue includes marketing and servicing of scientific instruments. The materials and Engineering solutions distribution segment includes trading and servicing of industrial parts, equipment, and scientific instruments. The manufacturing division includes manufacturing, trading, and servicing industrial parts and equipment and providing a vision software solution for automated equipment, mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy service, and investment holding, that invests in shares.
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