Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) Total Payout Yield %: -9.37 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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XKLS:9601 Ho Wah Genting Bhd XKLS:9601
30 GF Score
Price RM0.11
GF Value RM0.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Ho Wah Genting Bhd Total Payout Yield %?

Ho Wah Genting Bhd XKLS:9601 30 Total Payout Yield % is -9.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9601 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Total Payout Yield % is -9.37%.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd Total Payout Yield % Explanation

Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.


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Ho Wah Genting Bhd Total Payout Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Total Payout Yield % 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.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Total Payout Yield % Chart

Ho Wah Genting Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Apr22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Yield %
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Ho Wah Genting Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:9601 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Total Payout Yield % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % 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.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd Total Payout Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Total Payout Yield % falls into.


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Ho Wah Genting Bhd Total Payout Yield % Calculation

Total Payout Yield % is a measure of shareholder return.

Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Total Payout Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / 28.77658
=0.00%

Ho Wah Genting Bhd's annualized Total Payout Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=- (0 + 2.428 + 0) * 4 / 27.13216
=-35.80%

* 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 Total Payout Yield % →
What does a Total Payout Yield % of -9.37 mean?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a Total Payout Yield % of -9.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Total Payout Yield % too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Total Payout Yield % is -9.37. Overall, Ho Wah Genting Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Total Payout Yield % compare to VRT and BE?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Total Payout Yield % of -9.37 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Total Payout Yield % is -9.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is -9.37. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current Total Payout Yield % is -9.37 as of Jul. 15, 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15. GuruFocus considers Ho Wah Genting Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9601:

  • Total Payout Yield %: -9.37
  • GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.11 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ho Wah Genting Bhd Business Description

Address No. 35, Jalan Maharajalela, 3rd Floor, Wisma Ho Wah Genting, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50150
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.
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