Optimax Holdings BhdXKLS:0222 -0.94%71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0222 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.76 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 70.56% 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. Optimax Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optimax Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0222'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 0.61 Max: 0.82
Current: 0.58
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Optimax Holdings Bhd was 0.82. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 0.61.
XKLS:0222's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 70.56% of 248
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:0222: 0.58
During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Optimax Holdings Bhd was 3.84%. The lowest was 1.55%. And the median was 2.57%.
During the past 12 months, Optimax Holdings Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -16.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Optimax Holdings Bhd was 11.90% per year. The lowest was -16.10% per year. And the median was -2.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) 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.
Optimax Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Optimax Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optimax Holdings 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:0222 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Optimax Holdings 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.
Optimax Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Optimax Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optimax Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Optimax Holdings 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.
Optimax Holdings 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.
Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Optimax Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Optimax Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Optimax Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 0.82. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Optimax Holdings Bhd's value of 1.20 is 192.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Optimax Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimax Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 248 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Optimax Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Optimax Holdings Bhd's value of 1.20 is 192.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Optimax Holdings Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Optimax Holdings 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 248 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. Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 is 192.7% 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimax Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.76, compared to a current price of RM0.53 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 192.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. Optimax Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.53 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.76.
GuruFocus considers Optimax Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0222:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.20 (97% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: RM0.76 vs. price of RM0.53 (30.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 192.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#175 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optimax Holdings Bhd is a provider of eye specialist services. The company offers a range of services with in-house medical ophthalmology at specialist centres such as specialist clinics, ambulatory care centres, satellite clinics, and specialist hospitals. The company's ambulatory care centres and specialist hospital are equipped with eye operation theatres, and procedure rooms, general and day care wards, and relevant equipment for surgical procedures. It derives revenue from refractive surgery, treatment of eye diseases and disorders, consultation and dispensary services, oculoplastic surgery, plastic Surgery and aesthetic Services and related services. The company operates in geographical segments such as: North Malaysia, Central Malaysia, South Malaysia, East Malaysia and Cambodia.
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