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Kuala Lumpur Kepong BhdXKLS:2445 +1.30%82 Dividend Yield % is 2.78% as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 2.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2445 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM23.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 369 Conglomerates companies, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks better than 50.41% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-14), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd is 2.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2445'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79 Med: 2.28 Max: 4.91
Current: 2.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd was 4.91%. The lowest was 1.79%. And the median was 2.28%.
XKLS:2445's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 50.41% of 369
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.77
vs XKLS:2445: 2.78
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd was 72.30% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 2.90% 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) 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.
XKLS:2445 vs HON, MMM: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kuala Lumpur Kepong 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Dividend Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.200000
2026-07-09
2026-07-10
2026-07-28
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.400000
2026-01-29
2026-01-30
2026-02-10
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
MYR:MYR 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.78% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.28. Over the past decade, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.79 to 4.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #183 out of 369 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Yield % too high?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 2.78% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 4.91. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.77. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 2.78% is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #183 out of 369 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Dividend Yield % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #183 out of 369 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.77. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 2.78% is 0.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.79 to 4.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.28 vs. the industry median of 2.77, Kuala Lumpur Kepong 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 2.77, based on 369 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. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 2.78% is 0.4% 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Dividend Yield % is 2.78%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM23.36, compared to a current price of RM21.88 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.78%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.28 and 0.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.77. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.78% as of Jul. 14, 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (XKLS:2445) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM21.88 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM23.36.
GuruFocus considers Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2445:
Dividend Yield %: 2.78% (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.28)
GF Value™: RM23.36 vs. price of RM21.88 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% above the Conglomerates median (#183 of 369)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2445 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd harvests oil palm and rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. On top of utilizing the plantations, the company manufactures fatty acids and alcohols, oleochemicals, soaps, rubber gloves, and other specialty chemicals, and is also engaged in the business of Property development. Its reportable segments include Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. Majority of revenue is generated from its manufacturing segment, which is involved in the manufacturing of oleochemicals, non-ionic surfactants, and esters, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, pharmaceutical products, storing and distribution of bulk liquid, refining of palm products, kernel crushing, and trading of palm products. It operates in Malaysia and other regions.
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