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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. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5916'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.78
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Malaysia Smelting Bhd was 0.78. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.40.
XKLS:5916's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 74.42% of 301
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs XKLS:5916: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Malaysia Smelting Bhd was 8.15%. The lowest was 0.19%. And the median was 2.86%.
During the past 12 months, Malaysia Smelting Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 70.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Malaysia Smelting Bhd was 141.00% per year. The lowest was -45.70% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) 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.
Malaysia Smelting Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Malaysia Smelting Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malaysia Smelting 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.
Malaysia Smelting Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Malaysia Smelting 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.
Malaysia Smelting Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Malaysia Smelting 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.
Malaysia Smelting 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.
Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Malaysia Smelting Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Smelting Bhd ranks #224 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Malaysia Smelting Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.78. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Smelting Bhd ranks #224 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malaysia Smelting Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Smelting Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Malaysia Smelting Bhd ranks #224 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Malaysia Smelting Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Historically, Malaysia Smelting Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.78 over the past decade. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 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. 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 Malaysia Smelting Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Smelting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.44, compared to a current price of RM1.90 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Malaysia Smelting Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Malaysia Smelting Bhd (XKLS:5916) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Smelting Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.90 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.44.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Smelting Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5916:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: RM1.44 vs. price of RM1.90 (31.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5916 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in smelting of tin concentrates and tin-bearing materials, the production of various grades of refined tin metal under the MSC brand name, and the sales and delivery of refined tin metal and by-products. The group has three reportable operating segments: Tin smelting, Tin Mining, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Tin Smelting segment, which includes the smelting of tin concentrates and tin-bearing materials, the production of various grades of refined tin metal, and the sale and delivery of refined tin metal and by-products. Geographically, the group mainly operates in Malaysia.
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