CTOS Digital BhdXKLS:5301 -0.72%85 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5301 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Capital Markets companies, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks worse than 81.65% 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. CTOS Digital Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for CTOS Digital Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5301'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.58 Max: 0.91
Current: 0.7
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of CTOS Digital Bhd was 0.91. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.58.
XKLS:5301's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 81.65% of 327
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs XKLS:5301: 0.70
During the past 12 months, CTOS Digital Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CTOS Digital Bhd was 64.40% per year. The lowest was 15.90% per year. And the median was 40.15% 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
CTOS Digital Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTOS Digital 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:5301 vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CTOS Digital Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTOS Digital Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.13 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on CTOS Digital Bhd and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, CTOS Digital Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #267 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is CTOS Digital Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
CTOS Digital Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.13 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.91. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. CTOS Digital Bhd's value of 1.13 is 232.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #267 out of 327 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CTOS Digital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTOS Digital Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #267 out of 327 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places CTOS Digital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34. CTOS Digital Bhd's value of 1.13 is 232.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CTOS Digital Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 0.34, CTOS Digital 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.34, based on 327 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. CTOS Digital Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.13 is 232.4% 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 CTOS Digital Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTOS Digital Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.13, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTOS Digital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.41, compared to a current price of RM0.69 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.13, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 232.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 0.34. CTOS Digital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.13 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 CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTOS Digital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.69 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.41.
GuruFocus considers CTOS Digital Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5301:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.13 (95% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: RM1.41 vs. price of RM0.69 (51.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 232.4% above the Capital Markets median (#267 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTOS Digital Bhd is engaged in activities such as credit reporting agency, digital software-related services including software development, outsourcing, provision of training services, and provision of alternative data credit scoring. It serves three types of customers, namely Key Accounts, Commercial, and Direct-to-Consumer. The company's geographical segments include Malaysia which generates key revenue, and International.
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