AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 87% Above Median


XKLS:7579 AWC Bhd XKLS:7579
65 GF Score
Price RM0.50
GF Value RM0.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is AWC Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio?

AWC Bhd XKLS:7579 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7579 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Construction companies, AWC Bhd ranks better than 99.88% 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. AWC Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28.

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

XKLS:7579' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.15   Max: 2.86
Current: 0.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of AWC Bhd was 2.86. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.15.

XKLS:7579's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
99.88% of 860 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs XKLS:7579: 0.01

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of AWC Bhd is 2.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of AWC Bhd was 6.67%. The lowest was 0.37%. And the median was 1.90%.

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

During the past 12 months, AWC Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -44.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of AWC Bhd was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was -2.35% 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.

AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) 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.

AWC Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

AWC Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AWC 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.

AWC Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

AWC Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.22 2.86 0.09 0.18

AWC Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.28

XKLS:7579 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, AWC 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.

AWC Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, AWC Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AWC 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.

AWC Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.013/ 0.074
=0.18

AWC 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 )
=0.005/ 0.018
=0.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 mean?
AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on AWC Bhd and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, AWC Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #1 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is AWC Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
AWC Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.86. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. AWC Bhd's value of 0.28 is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #1 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AWC Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #1 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places AWC Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. AWC Bhd's value of 0.28 is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, AWC Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.39, AWC Bhd has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 860 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. AWC Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.28 is 28.2% below 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 AWC Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AWC Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.62, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 28.2% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. AWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.28 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.62. GuruFocus considers AWC Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7579:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.28 (87% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: RM0.62 vs. price of RM0.50 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.2% below the Construction median (#1 of 860)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7579 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AWC Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan USJ 9/5T, 20-2, Subang Business Centre, UEP Subang Jaya, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47620
AWC Bhd engages in provision of comprehensive facility management services, air conditioning and building automation, landscaping, manufacturing, general trading and installation of cleaning equipment, automated vacuum waste collection systems and pipe networks and specialised connections, provision of environment protection equipment trading and building cleaning services, operating waste dumping places, providing waste collection, waste transportation, installation, repair and maintenance of central cleaning systems, mechanical and electrical engineering works, trading of specialised water tanks and rainwater harvesting products, construction activities, acting as contractors and general trading. Its segments include Investment holding, Facilities, Engineering, Environment, and Rail.
65GF Score

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