UMS Holdings BhdXKLS:7137 -6.08%76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7137 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Industrial Distribution companies, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 65.26% 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. UMS Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for UMS Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7137'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.6 Max: 1.82
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of UMS Holdings Bhd was 1.82. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.60.
XKLS:7137's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 65.26% of 95
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs XKLS:7137: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of UMS Holdings Bhd was 6.30% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
UMS Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UMS Holdings 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:7137 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, UMS Holdings 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, UMS Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UMS Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
UMS Holdings 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.40 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, UMS Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #62 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
UMS Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.40 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.82. The Industrial Distribution industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 2.40 is 471.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #62 out of 95 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UMS Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UMS Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #62 out of 95 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places UMS Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 2.40 is 471.4% above this benchmark. Historically, UMS Holdings Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 1.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 0.42, UMS Holdings 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.42, based on 95 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. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.40 is 471.4% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.40, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.96, compared to a current price of RM1.70 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.40, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 471.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.42. UMS Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.40 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.70 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.96.
GuruFocus considers UMS Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7137:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.40 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: RM1.96 vs. price of RM1.70 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 471.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#62 of 95)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7137 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UMS Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates in three segments based on geographical location: Malaysia (which includes Southern, East Coast, Central of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia); and Singapore. Its revenue is derived from the distribution of mechanical power transmission and material handling products and systems and industrial spare parts. It serves different industries such as palm oil, rubber, power generation, quarrying & cement industries, latex glove manufacturing, and electrical & electronic industries.
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