Pesona Metro Holdings BhdXKLS:8311 +2.63%36 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8311 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Construction companies, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks better than 56.98% 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. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8311'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.83
Current: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd was 0.83. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.57.
XKLS:8311's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 56.98% of 860
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs XKLS:8311: 0.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd was 6.88%. The lowest was 1.52%. And the median was 3.39%.
During the past 12 months, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 340.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -20.60% 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.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) 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.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
XKLS:8311 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Pesona Metro 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.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Pesona Metro 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.
Pesona Metro Holdings 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.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.78 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks #370 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.78 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.83. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's value of 0.78 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks #370 out of 860 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks #370 out of 860 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's value of 0.78 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Pesona Metro 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 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. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.78 is 100% 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 Pesona Metro Holdings 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. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.78, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.38, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.78, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 100% above the Construction industry median of 0.39. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.78 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 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.38.
GuruFocus considers Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8311:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.78 (37% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: RM0.38 vs. price of RM0.39 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Construction median (#370 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8311 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd is a diversified investment holding company. Its operations extend across civil engineering, building construction, river rehabilitation and beautification, concession-based ventures, and the trading of construction-related materials. Its segments consist of Construction works engaged in Construct building, infrastructure and project planning cum implementation contractor; Concession engaged in Maintenance service of Student Hostel; Investment holding; Property development engaged in Real estate activities with own or leased property. It derives majority of the revenue from Construction works segment. All of the activities are carried in Malaysia.
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