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Wasco BhdXKLS:5142 +0.68%56 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 670% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5142 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Oil & Gas companies, Wasco Bhd ranks better than 62.3% 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. Wasco Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wasco Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5142'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Wasco Bhd was 0.40. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.30.
XKLS:5142's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 62.3% of 435
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs XKLS:5142: 0.40
During the past 12 months, Wasco Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 200.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Wasco Bhd was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -30.10% per year. And the median was -3.50% 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.
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) 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.
Wasco Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Wasco Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wasco 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:5142 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Wasco 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.
Wasco Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Wasco Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wasco Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Wasco 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.
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.31 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Wasco Bhd and its competitors. This is 670% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Wasco Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #164 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Wasco Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Wasco Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.31 is 670% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.40. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Wasco Bhd's value of 2.31 is 362% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #164 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wasco Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #164 out of 435 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Wasco Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Wasco Bhd's value of 2.31 is 362% above this benchmark. Historically, Wasco Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Wasco 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 435 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. Wasco Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.31 is 362% 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 Wasco Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wasco Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.31, which is 670% 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 Wasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.74 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.31, which is 670% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 362% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Wasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.31 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.74 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers Wasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5142:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.31 (670% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.74 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 362% above the Oil & Gas median (#164 of 435)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wasco Bhd is engaged in the business of specialized pipe coating and corrosion protection services; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of gas compressors and process equipment, and provision of bioenergy services. Its segments include the Energy solutions services division; the Bioenergy services division; the Trading division; and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Energy solutions services division that provides pipe coating, pipe manufacturing for the oil and gas industry, building and operating offshore/onshore field development facilities, and the provision of specialized equipment and services to the power generation, oleochemical, and petrochemical industries.
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