Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 123% Above Median

What is Batu Kawan Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio?

Batu Kawan Bhd XKLS:1899 +0.47% 66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1899 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM21.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Conglomerates companies, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks worse than 61.81% 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:1899' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.53 Max: 0.8
Current: 0.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Batu Kawan Bhd was 0.80. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.53.

XKLS:1899's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
61.81% of 309 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs XKLS:1899: 0.45

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Batu Kawan Bhd is 3.30%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Batu Kawan Bhd was 5.62%. The lowest was 2.10%. And the median was 3.29%.

Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.50.

During the past 12 months, Batu Kawan Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -18.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Batu Kawan Bhd was 54.20% per year. The lowest was -18.30% per year. And the median was 3.05% 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.

Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) 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.

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Batu Kawan Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Batu Kawan Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Batu Kawan Bhd Annual Data

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XKLS:1899 vs HON, MMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Batu Kawan 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.

Batu Kawan Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Batu Kawan Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	0.6	/	1.203
	=	0.50

Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.5	/	0.425
	=	1.18

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.18 mean?

Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.18 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Batu Kawan Bhd and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #191 out of 309 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.

Is Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Batu Kawan Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.18 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.80. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 1.18 is 218.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #191 out of 309 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Batu Kawan Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Batu Kawan Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HON and MMM?

According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #191 out of 309 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Batu Kawan Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 1.18 is 218.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Batu Kawan Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Batu Kawan 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 Conglomerates company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.37, based on 309 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.18 is 218.9% 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 Batu Kawan Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.18, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Batu Kawan Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM21.44, compared to a current price of RM21.20 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.18, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 218.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.37. Batu Kawan Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.18 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM21.20 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM21.44. GuruFocus considers Batu Kawan Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:1899:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.18 (123% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: RM21.44 vs. price of RM21.20 (1.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 218.9% above the Conglomerates median (#191 of 309)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Batu Kawan Bhd Business Description

Industry Industrials Conglomerates

Comparable Companies XKLS:3336 XKLS:3034 XKLS:1562 XKLS:3395 XKLS:4219 XKLS:3905 XKLS:7241 XKLS:3239 XKLS:6491 XKLS:5134 ADX:IHC HON TSE:6501 TSE:8058 MMM TSE:8001 TSE:8031 TSE:5803 TSE:8002 TSE:8053

Address No. 1, Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam, Wisma Taiko, Ipoh, PRK, MYS, 30000

Website https://www.bkawan.com.my

Batu Kawan Bhd is a holding company that focuses on harvesting palm trees and manufacturing and selling rubber and chemical products through its subsidiaries. The firm operates through four segments: plantation, manufacturing, property development, and investment holdings/others. The manufacturing segment generates majority revenue through selling a variety of chemical-based products, including oleochemicals, industrial amides, rubber gloves, and esters. The plantation segment generates the second portion of total revenue by cultivating and processing palm trees into both fresh fruit bunches and rubber products. Geographically, the firm operates in Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa, with the majority of its revenue generated from Asian and European countries.

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