Malayan Cement BhdXKLS:3794 +1.29%74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3794 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Building Materials companies, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks better than 62.68% 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. Malayan Cement Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malayan Cement Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3794'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 1.07 Max: 1.41
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Malayan Cement Bhd was 1.41. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.07.
XKLS:3794's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 62.68% of 209
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs XKLS:3794: 0.29
During the past 12 months, Malayan Cement Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -13.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Malayan Cement Bhd was 67.50% per year. The lowest was -31.30% per year. And the median was 4.30% 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Malayan Cement Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malayan Cement 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:3794 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Malayan Cement Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Cement Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Malayan Cement Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #78 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Malayan Cement Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.41. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 0.47 is 23.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #78 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malayan Cement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Cement Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #78 out of 209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Malayan Cement Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 0.47 is 23.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Malayan Cement Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Malayan Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.38, based on 209 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. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 23.7% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.52, compared to a current price of RM6.26 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 23.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.38. Malayan Cement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.26 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.52.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Cement Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3794:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (56% below median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: RM5.52 vs. price of RM6.26 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% above the Building Materials median (#78 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Cement Bhd is a cement and building materials group in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, which are used in the residential and commercial building industry and also have various applications in infrastructure and other industries. The company's operating divisions are Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Cement segment which also includes its drymix and waste management business. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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