Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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XKLS:5135 Sarawak Plantation Bhd XKLS:5135
65 GF Score
Price RM4.31
GF Value RM2.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sarawak Plantation Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio?

Sarawak Plantation Bhd XKLS:5135 +0.47% 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5135 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sarawak Plantation Bhd ranks worse than 70.71% 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. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.60.

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

XKLS:5135' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.53   Max: 1.52
Current: 0.66


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sarawak Plantation Bhd was 1.52. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.53.

XKLS:5135's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
70.71% of 997 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs XKLS:5135: 0.66

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of Sarawak Plantation Bhd is 5.83%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sarawak Plantation Bhd was 10.31%. The lowest was 2.19%. And the median was 4.63%.

Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.05.

During the past 12 months, Sarawak Plantation Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sarawak Plantation Bhd was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 0.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135) 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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Sarawak Plantation Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sarawak Plantation 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.

Sarawak Plantation Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Sarawak Plantation Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.58 0.43 0.61 0.53

Sarawak Plantation Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.52 0.00 1.67 0.60

XKLS:5135 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Sarawak Plantation 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.


Sarawak Plantation Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sarawak Plantation 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.

Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.2/ 0.379
=0.53

Sarawak Plantation 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 )
=0.05/ 0.083
=0.60

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.60 mean?
Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.60 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sarawak Plantation Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarawak Plantation Bhd ranks #705 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sarawak Plantation Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.60 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's value of 0.60 is 39.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarawak Plantation Bhd ranks #705 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sarawak Plantation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sarawak Plantation Bhd ranks #705 out of 997 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sarawak Plantation Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's value of 0.60 is 39.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sarawak Plantation Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Sarawak Plantation 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.43, based on 997 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. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.60 is 39.5% 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 Sarawak Plantation Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.60, which is 13% 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 Sarawak Plantation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.25, compared to a current price of RM4.31 — trading 91.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.60, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 39.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.60 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 Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Plantation Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.31 is trading 91.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.25. GuruFocus considers Sarawak Plantation Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5135:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.60 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
  • GF Value™: RM2.25 vs. price of RM4.31 (91.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#705 of 997)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5135 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sarawak Plantation Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Permaisuri, Lot 1174, Block 9, Wisma SPB, MCLD Miri Waterfront, Miri, SWK, MYS, 98000
Sarawak Plantation Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the cultivation of oil palm and processing of fresh fruit bunches of oil palm into crude palm oil and palm kernel. Other businesses include the provision of management, marketing, agronomic, and consultancy services, and property investment. The company has three reportable segments: Investment holding, Oil palm operations, and Agronomic/ marketing services and rental. It generates a majority of its revenue from Oil palm operations that include 2 divisions, namely estate operation (Cultivation of oil palm) and mill operation (processing of fresh fruit bunches.
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