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Powermatic Data SystemsSGX:BCY -0.62%78 Dividend Yield % is 1.55% as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates SGX:BCY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,401 Hardware companies, Powermatic Data Systems ranks worse than 54.39% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-31), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Powermatic Data Systems is 1.55%.
Warning Sign:
Powermatic Data Systems Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powermatic Data Systems's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BCY'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35 Med: 2.75 Max: 11.17
Current: 1.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Powermatic Data Systems was 11.17%. The lowest was 1.35%. And the median was 2.75%.
SGX:BCY's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 54.39% of 1401
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs SGX:BCY: 1.55
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -26.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Powermatic Data Systems was 78.80% per year. The lowest was -44.10% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) 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.
SGX:BCY vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powermatic Data Systems's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powermatic Data Systems's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Powermatic Data Systems Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Powermatic Data Systems Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
SGD 0.050000
2025-08-14
2025-08-15
2025-08-26
Cash Dividend
annually
SGD:SGD 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.
* 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.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.55% as of Jul. 31, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 2.75. Over the past decade, Powermatic Data Systems' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.35 to 11.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #762 out of 1401 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Powermatic Data Systems' Dividend Yield % too high?
Powermatic Data Systems' current Dividend Yield % of 1.55% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 11.17. The Hardware industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.73. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 1.55% is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #762 out of 1401 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Powermatic Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powermatic Data Systems' Dividend Yield % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #762 out of 1401 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Powermatic Data Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.73. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 1.55% is 10.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Powermatic Data Systems' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.35 to 11.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Powermatic Data Systems has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.73, based on 1,401 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. Powermatic Data Systems's current Dividend Yield % of 1.55% is 10.4% below 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 Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powermatic Data Systems's current Dividend Yield % is 1.55%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powermatic Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.70, compared to a current price of S$3.23 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.55%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 10.4% below the Hardware industry median of 1.73. Powermatic Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.55% as of Jul. 31, 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$3.23 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.70.
GuruFocus considers Powermatic Data Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BCY:
Dividend Yield %: 1.55% (44% below median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: S$3.70 vs. price of S$3.23 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% below the Hardware median (#762 of 1401)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powermatic Data Systems Ltd operates in the communication equipment business. The company's operating segment includes Wireless connectivity products; Property and Corporate holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Wireless connectivity products segment. The Wireless connectivity products segment comprises the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution of wireless connectivity products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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