Unisem (M) BhdXKLS:5005 -5.83%68 Dividend Yield % is 1.55% as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5005 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 533 Semiconductors companies, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks better than 69.79% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Unisem (M) Bhd is 1.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unisem (M) Bhd's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5005'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 2.55 Max: 4.59
Current: 1.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Unisem (M) Bhd was 4.59%. The lowest was 0.65%. And the median was 2.55%.
XKLS:5005's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 69.79% of 533
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs XKLS:5005: 1.55
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Unisem (M) Bhd is 2.41, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Unisem (M) Bhd was 2.41. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.57.
During the past 12 months, Unisem (M) Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -12.50% per year.
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 23.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Unisem (M) Bhd was 76.50% per year. The lowest was -36.20% per year. And the median was -2.40% 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.
Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) 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 Unisem (M) 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:5005 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Unisem (M) 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.
Unisem (M) Bhd Dividend Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Unisem (M) Bhd's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unisem (M) Bhd's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Unisem (M) Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.010000
2026-03-18
2026-03-19
2026-04-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.020000
2025-12-18
2025-12-19
2026-01-09
Cash Dividend
quarterly
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.020000
2025-09-18
2025-09-19
2025-10-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
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.
Unisem (M) Bhd's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Unisem (M) Bhd's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.04
/
4.52
=
0.88 %
Current Share Price is RM4.52. Unisem (M) Bhd's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as RM0.01 * 4 = RM0.04.
* 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.
Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.55% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Unisem (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Unisem (M) Bhd's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.65 to 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks #161 out of 533 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Unisem (M) Bhd's Dividend Yield % too high?
Unisem (M) Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 1.55% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 4.59. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Yield % is 0.80. Unisem (M) Bhd's value of 1.55% is 93.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks #161 out of 533 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unisem (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unisem (M) Bhd's Dividend Yield % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Unisem (M) Bhd ranks #161 out of 533 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Unisem (M) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 0.80. Unisem (M) Bhd's value of 1.55% is 93.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Unisem (M) Bhd's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.65 to 4.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Unisem (M) 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Semiconductors companies is 0.80, based on 533 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. Unisem (M) Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 1.55% is 93.8% 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 Unisem (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unisem (M) Bhd's current Dividend Yield % is 1.55%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unisem (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.80, compared to a current price of RM4.52 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.55%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 93.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.80. Unisem (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.55% as of Jun. 27, 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 Unisem (M) Bhd (XKLS:5005) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unisem (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.52 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.80.
GuruFocus considers Unisem (M) Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5005:
Dividend Yield %: 1.55% (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: RM3.80 vs. price of RM4.52 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.8% above the Semiconductors median (#161 of 533)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unisem (M) Bhd is principally engaged in the manufacturing services of semiconductor devices in Malaysia. provides semiconductor assembly and test services to electronics companies. Its services include wafer bumping, wafer probing, wafer grinding, and a range of leadframe and substrate integrated circuit packaging, as well as wafer-level chip-scale packaging. It also offers RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal test services. In addition, the company provides assembly, testing, failure analysis, and electrical and thermal characterization services. Geographically, its operations are located in Malaysia and the People's Republic of China.
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