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The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Maple Leaf Cement Factory was 8.90%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 4.04%.
KAR:MLCF's Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 3.13 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Maple Leaf Cement Factory was 49.70% per year. The lowest was -51.40% per year. And the median was -25.50% 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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
* 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.
KAR:MLCF vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend 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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Dividend Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jul. 15, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Maple Leaf Cement Factory and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #999999 out of 257 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Dividend Yield % too high?
Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #999999 out of 257 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maple Leaf Cement Factory has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Dividend Yield % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #999999 out of 257 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Maple Leaf Cement Factory in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.13. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Building Materials companies is 3.13, based on 257 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Maple Leaf Cement Factory and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨56.03, compared to a current price of ₨95.67 — trading 70.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.00% 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨95.67 is trading 70.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨56.03.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Cement Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:MLCF:
Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₨56.03 vs. price of ₨95.67 (70.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:MLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of cement. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from Asia and has a presence in Africa. Its product offering includes various types of cement such as sulfate resistant cement, low alkali cement, white cement, wall coat cement, and ordinary Portland cement.
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