Malayan Banking BhdMLYBY -1.11%70 Dividend Yield % is 5.89% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 6.30. GuruFocus rates MLYBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,251 Banks companies, Malayan Banking Bhd ranks better than 84.25% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Malayan Banking Bhd is 5.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malayan Banking Bhd's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
MLYBY'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.16 Med: 6.3 Max: 11.22
Current: 5.89
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Malayan Banking Bhd was 11.22%. The lowest was 4.16%. And the median was 6.30%.
MLYBY's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 84.25% of 1251
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.03
vs MLYBY: 5.89
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Malayan Banking Bhd is 0.73, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Malayan Banking Bhd was 0.95. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.77.
During the past 12 months, Malayan Banking Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Malayan Banking Bhd was 92.40% per year. The lowest was -30.60% per year. And the median was 3.10% 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.
Malayan Banking Bhd (OTCPK:MLYBY) 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.
Malayan Banking Bhd Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Malayan Banking Bhd Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malayan Banking Bhd's Dividend 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.
Malayan Banking Bhd Dividend Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Malayan Banking Bhd'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.
Malayan Banking Bhd Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Malayan Banking Bhd's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Banking Bhd's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Malayan Banking Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.164235
2026-03-13
2026-03-13
2026-04-06
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.142307
2025-09-12
2025-09-12
2025-10-06
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Malayan Banking Bhd's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today 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.
Malayan Banking Bhd (MLYBY) has a Dividend Yield % of 5.89% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Malayan Banking Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.30. Over the past decade, Malayan Banking Bhd's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 4.16 to 11.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Banking Bhd ranks #197 out of 1251 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Malayan Banking Bhd's Dividend Yield % too high?
Malayan Banking Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 5.89% is near median its 10-year median of 6.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.16 to a high of 11.22. The Banks industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.03. Malayan Banking Bhd's value of 5.89% is 94.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Banking Bhd ranks #197 out of 1251 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malayan Banking Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Banking Bhd's Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Malayan Banking Bhd ranks #197 out of 1251 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Malayan Banking Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.03. Malayan Banking Bhd's value of 5.89% is 94.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Malayan Banking Bhd's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 4.16 to 11.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.30 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Malayan Banking 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 Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Banks companies is 3.03, based on 1,251 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. Malayan Banking Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 5.89% is 94.4% 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 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 Malayan Banking Bhd and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malayan Banking Bhd's current Dividend Yield % is 5.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Banking Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Banking Bhd (MLYBY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.08, compared to a current price of $5.20 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 5.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.30 and 94.4% above the Banks industry median of 3.03. Malayan Banking Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Malayan Banking Bhd (MLYBY), the current Dividend Yield % is 5.89% as of Jun. 25, 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 Malayan Banking Bhd (MLYBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Banking Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.20 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.08.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Banking Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLYBY:
Dividend Yield %: 5.89% (near median its 10-year median of 6.30)
GF Value™: $6.08 vs. price of $5.20 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.4% above the Banks median (#197 of 1251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLYBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Banking Bhd is engaged in the businesses of banking and finance, Islamic banking, investment banking, including stockbroking, underwriting of general and life insurance, general and family takaful, trustee and nominee services, and asset management. The company's segment includes Group Community Financial Services, Group Corporate Banking and Global Markets; Group Investment Banking; Group Asset Management; Group Insurance and Takaful; Head Office and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Group Community Financial Services segment. The Group has operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.
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