Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 276% Above Median


XKLS:8079 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd XKLS:8079
52 GF Score
Price RM0.30
GF Value RM0.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio?

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd XKLS:8079 52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 276% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8079 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks worse than 63.55% 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. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.88.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd is 0.71, which seems too high.

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

XKLS:8079' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.5   Max: 1
Current: 0.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd was 1.00. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.50.

XKLS:8079's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
63.55% of 203 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs XKLS:8079: 0.71

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd is 5.08%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd was 7.38%. The lowest was 1.27%. And the median was 3.67%.

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.02.

During the past 12 months, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -37.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd was 38.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 13.70% 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.

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) 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.

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Swee Kiat Group 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.

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.43 0.36 0.62 1.00

Lee Swee Kiat Group 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 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.88

XKLS:8079 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Lee Swee Kiat Group 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.

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Lee Swee Kiat Group 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.

Lee Swee Kiat Group 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 )
=0.024/ 0.024
=1.00

Lee Swee Kiat Group 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 )
=0.015/ 0.008
=1.88

* 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 1.88 mean?
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.88 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 276% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks #129 out of 203 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.88 is 276% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.00. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's value of 1.88 is 248.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks #129 out of 203 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd ranks #129 out of 203 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's value of 1.88 is 248.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Lee Swee Kiat Group 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.54, based on 203 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. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.88 is 248.1% 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.88, which is 276% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.88, which is 276% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 248.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.54. Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.88 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 Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd (XKLS:8079) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46. GuruFocus considers Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:8079:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.88 (276% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.30 (35.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 248.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#129 of 203)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd Business Description

Address Wisma LSK, Jalan Haji Abdul Manan, Lot 6122, Off Jalan Meru, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41050
Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd operates in the Mattresses and bedsprings sector in Malaysia. The group is organized into two business segments: Investment holding and Natural latex and mattress-related products. The Natural latex and mattress-related products segment which generates the majority of revenue engages in the manufacturing, trading, and distribution of mattresses, bedding accessories, laminated foam, polyurethane foam, natural latex foam, and other related products. The investment holding segment engages in investment holding activity. Geographically, the company derives revenue maximum from Malaysia; while it also has its presence in United States; Korea; Canada; Netherlands; and Others.
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