Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Above Median

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Luxchem Corp Bhd XKLS:5143

52 GF Score

Price RM0.41

GF Value RM0.46

Valuation Modestly Undervalued

2 Warning Signs

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What is Luxchem Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio?

Luxchem Bhd XKLS:5143 +1.23% 52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5143 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Luxchem Bhd ranks worse than 57% 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. Luxchem Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.

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

XKLS:5143' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Luxchem Bhd was 0.58. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.46.

XKLS:5143's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
57% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs XKLS:5143: 0.41

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Luxchem Bhd is 4.15%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Luxchem Bhd was 5.90%. The lowest was 2.15%. And the median was 4.05%.

Luxchem Bhd's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.01.

During the past 12 months, Luxchem Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Luxchem Bhd was 20.90% per year. The lowest was -24.40% per year. And the median was 1.35% 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.

Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) 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.

Luxchem Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Luxchem Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Luxchem 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.

Luxchem Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Luxchem Bhd Annual Data

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0.57

0.47

0.46

0.36

0.44

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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.00	0.00	0.78	0.00	0.83

XKLS:5143 vs DOW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Luxchem 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.

Luxchem Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Luxchem Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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

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Luxchem Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Luxchem 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 )
	=	0.017	/	0.039
	=	0.44

Luxchem 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 )
	=	0.01	/	0.012
	=	0.83

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 mean?

Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Luxchem Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #517 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57%.

Is Luxchem Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Luxchem Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.58. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Luxchem Bhd's value of 0.83 is 130.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #517 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Luxchem Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Luxchem Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DOW?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #517 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Luxchem Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Luxchem Bhd's value of 0.83 is 130.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Luxchem Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Luxchem 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 Chemicals company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 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. Luxchem Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 130.6% 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 Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luxchem Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Luxchem Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.41 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 130.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Luxchem Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.41 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46. GuruFocus considers Luxchem Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5143:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.83 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.41 (10.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 130.6% above the Chemicals median (#517 of 907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Luxchem Bhd Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies XKLS:5147 XKLS:5284 XKLS:0349 XKLS:0352 XKLS:0301 TSE:4063 XTER:BAS SAU:2010 SZSE:002080 SHSE:600989 DOW SHSE:600160 TSE:4004 SHSE:600346 SZSE:002460 SZSE:002493 TSE:4091 SZSE:000408 XKRX:051910 SHSE:600378

Address Jalan Prof Diraja Ungku Aziz, Block N, 72A, Jaya One, Wisma Luxchem, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200

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

Luxchem Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products globally. It operates through two reportable segments, namely Trading and Manufacturing. Maximum revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products, and in the trading of hardware and other materials required for interior decoration, construction, and development. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of unsaturated polyester resin, latex chemical dispersions, latex processing chemicals, former cleaning, powder-free coagulant, and related products. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.

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