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AYS Ventures BhdXKLS:5021 -2.08%32 Dividend Yield % is 4.17% as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5021 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Steel companies, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks better than 72.52% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-02), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of AYS Ventures Bhd is 4.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AYS Ventures Bhd's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5021'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.07 Med: 3.75 Max: 10.67
Current: 4.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of AYS Ventures Bhd was 10.67%. The lowest was 2.07%. And the median was 3.75%.
XKLS:5021's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 72.52% of 313
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs XKLS:5021: 4.17
During the past 12 months, AYS Ventures Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -100.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of AYS Ventures Bhd was 44.20% per year. The lowest was -53.60% 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) 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 AYS Ventures 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:5021 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, AYS Ventures 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd Dividend Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AYS Ventures Bhd's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AYS Ventures Bhd's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
AYS Ventures Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.010000
2026-08-06
2026-08-07
2026-08-24
Cash Dividend
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.
AYS Ventures Bhd's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.17% as of Sep. 02, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 3.75. Over the past decade, AYS Ventures Bhd's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.07 to 10.67. According to the industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #86 out of 313 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd's Dividend Yield % too high?
AYS Ventures Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 4.17% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.07 to a high of 10.67. The Steel industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.70. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 4.17% is 54.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #86 out of 313 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AYS Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYS Ventures Bhd's Dividend Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #86 out of 313 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts AYS Ventures Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.70. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 4.17% is 54.4% above this benchmark. Historically, AYS Ventures Bhd's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.07 to 10.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 2.70, AYS Ventures 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 Steel company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Steel companies is 2.70, based on 313 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 4.17% is 54.4% 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYS Ventures Bhd's current Dividend Yield % is 4.17%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.17%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 54.4% above the Steel industry median of 2.70. AYS Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 9 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.17% as of Sep. 02, 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers AYS Ventures Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5021:
Dividend Yield %: 4.17% (11% above median its 10-year median of 3.75)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.24 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.4% above the Steel median (#86 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AYS Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the trading and manufacturing of steel, construction, and related products. The group's operating business segments are Trading and services, Manufacturing, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading and services segment, which is engaged in trading and marketing of steel products and all types of construction materials, warehousing, and storage services. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of purlin, structural steel components, and other steel products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries, and other countries.
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