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Sime Darby BhdXKLS:4197 -0.94%87 Dividend Yield % is 6.19% as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 5.32. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4197 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sime Darby Bhd ranks better than 89.85% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-20), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sime Darby Bhd is 6.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sime Darby Bhd's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4197'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54 Med: 5.32 Max: 12.86
Current: 6.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sime Darby Bhd was 12.86%. The lowest was 2.54%. And the median was 5.32%.
XKLS:4197's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 89.85% of 867
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.45
vs XKLS:4197: 6.19
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sime Darby Bhd was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -37.90% per year. And the median was -1.90% 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.
Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) 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.
The historical data trend for Sime Darby 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.
XKLS:4197 vs TSLA, GM, F: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Sime Darby 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.
Sime Darby Bhd Dividend Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sime Darby Bhd's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sime Darby Bhd's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sime Darby Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.030000
2026-03-17
2026-03-18
2026-03-31
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.100000
2025-09-12
2025-09-17
2025-09-30
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.
Sime Darby Bhd's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Sime Darby Bhd's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.06
/
2.10
=
2.86 %
Current Share Price is RM2.10. Sime Darby Bhd's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as RM0.03 * 2 = RM0.06.
* 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.
Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) has a Dividend Yield % of 6.19% as of Jul. 20, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 5.32. Over the past decade, Sime Darby Bhd's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.54 to 12.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #88 out of 867 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Sime Darby Bhd's Dividend Yield % too high?
Sime Darby Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 6.19% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 5.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.54 to a high of 12.86. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.45. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 6.19% is 152.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #88 out of 867 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sime Darby Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sime Darby Bhd's Dividend Yield % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #88 out of 867 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Sime Darby Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.45. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 6.19% is 152.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sime Darby Bhd's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.54 to 12.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.32 vs. the industry median of 2.45, Sime Darby 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.45, based on 867 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. Sime Darby Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 6.19% is 152.7% 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 Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sime Darby Bhd's current Dividend Yield % is 6.19%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 5.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sime Darby Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.48, compared to a current price of RM2.10 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 6.19%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 5.32 and 152.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.45. Sime Darby Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197), the current Dividend Yield % is 6.19% as of Jul. 20, 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 Sime Darby Bhd (XKLS:4197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.10 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.48.
GuruFocus considers Sime Darby Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4197:
Dividend Yield %: 6.19% (16% above median its 10-year median of 5.32)
GF Value™: RM2.48 vs. price of RM2.10 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#88 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sime Darby Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. It organizes itself into four segments, based on business type: motors, industrial, UMW, Corporate, and others. Its industrial segment, the majority revenue-generating segment, offers sales, rentals, and servicing of equipment, while the motors segment focuses on vehicle assembly, distribution, and related after-sales services. The company operates principally in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Malaysia, with additional presence in markets in several countries through its subsidiaries and regional operations. Its business model emphasizes expanding its footprint in key sectors and leveraging established brands to capture growth across multiple geographic markets.
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