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Scientex BhdXKLS:4731 93 Dividend Yield % is 3.24% as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Packaging & Containers companies, Scientex Bhd ranks better than 59.76% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-21), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Scientex Bhd is 3.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scientex Bhd's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4731'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56 Med: 2.29 Max: 3.9
Current: 3.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Scientex Bhd was 3.90%. The lowest was 1.56%. And the median was 2.29%.
XKLS:4731's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 59.76% of 246
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs XKLS:4731: 3.24
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Scientex Bhd was 40.10% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 16.80% 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.
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) 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 Scientex 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:4731 vs SW, PKG, IP: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Scientex 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.
Scientex Bhd Dividend Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scientex Bhd's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scientex Bhd's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Scientex Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.060000
2026-06-29
2026-06-30
2026-07-17
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.060000
2026-01-07
2026-01-08
2026-01-23
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.
Scientex Bhd's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.12
/
3.70
=
3.24 %
Current Share Price is RM3.70. Scientex Bhd's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is RM0.12.
Scientex Bhd's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.12
/
3.70
=
3.24 %
Current Share Price is RM3.70. Scientex Bhd's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as RM0.06 * 2 = RM0.12.
* 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.
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.24% as of Jul. 21, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Scientex Bhd's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.56 to 3.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #99 out of 246 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Scientex Bhd's Dividend Yield % too high?
Scientex Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 3.24% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 3.90. The Packaging & Containers industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.51. Scientex Bhd's value of 3.24% is 29.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #99 out of 246 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's Dividend Yield % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #99 out of 246 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Scientex Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.51. Scientex Bhd's value of 3.24% is 29.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Scientex Bhd's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.56 to 3.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Scientex 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.51, based on 246 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. Scientex Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 3.24% is 29.1% 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current Dividend Yield % is 3.24%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.70 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 3.24%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 29.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.51. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.24% as of Jul. 21, 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.70 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31.
GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:
Dividend Yield %: 3.24% (41% above median its 10-year median of 2.29)
GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.70 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#99 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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