Eastern & Oriental BhdXKLS:3417 +0.70%82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3417 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 696 Real Estate companies, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks better than 90.95% 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. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3417'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Eastern & Oriental Bhd was 0.51. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.30.
XKLS:3417's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 90.95% of 696
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs XKLS:3417: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eastern & Oriental Bhd was 9.09%. The lowest was 1.02%. And the median was 1.97%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Eastern & Oriental Bhd was 29.80% per year. The lowest was -29.90% per year. And the median was 4.70% 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Eastern & Oriental Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastern & Oriental 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Eastern & Oriental Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Eastern & Oriental 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Eastern & Oriental 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Eastern & Oriental Bhd and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #63 out of 696 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.51. The Real Estate industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's value of 0.42 is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #63 out of 696 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #63 out of 696 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Eastern & Oriental Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's value of 0.42 is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Eastern & Oriental 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 Real Estate company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.41, based on 696 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. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 2.4% 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate 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. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern & Oriental Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.12, compared to a current price of RM0.72 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 2.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.41. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern & Oriental Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.72 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.12.
GuruFocus considers Eastern & Oriental Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3417:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: RM1.12 vs. price of RM0.72 (36.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Real Estate median (#63 of 696)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd is a property developer based in Malaysia. Its property development portfolio is spread across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor's Iskandar Malaysia, and overseas in central London. The Group's hospitality division provides a complementary lifestyle component that supports the core property development business, including the heritage Eastern & Oriental Hotel and Lone Pine Hotel in Penang, as well as the contemporary E&O Residences Kuala Lumpur in the capital's vibrant city center. It has three segments Properties, Hospitality and Investments and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Properties segment. Geographically the company derives revenue from Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
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