Samchem Holdings BhdXKLS:5147 +3.26%33 Dividend Yield % is 3.48% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5147 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Chemicals companies, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks better than 78.42% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Samchem Holdings Bhd is 3.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samchem Holdings Bhd's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5147'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36 Med: 4.05 Max: 8.79
Current: 3.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Samchem Holdings Bhd was 8.79%. The lowest was 1.36%. And the median was 4.05%.
XKLS:5147's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 78.42% of 1066
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs XKLS:5147: 3.48
During the past 12 months, Samchem Holdings Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -55.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -26.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Samchem Holdings Bhd was 39.80% per year. The lowest was -26.90% per year. And the median was 3.20% 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Samchem Holdings Bhd Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samchem Holdings 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Samchem Holdings 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Dividend Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samchem Holdings Bhd's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MYR 0.008000
2026-04-09
2026-04-10
2026-04-24
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
MYR:MYR 1.000000
MYR 0.008000
2025-09-25
2025-09-26
2025-10-13
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.
Samchem Holdings 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.48% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Samchem Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 4.05. Over the past decade, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.36 to 8.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #230 out of 1066 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd's Dividend Yield % too high?
Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 3.48% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 8.79. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.50. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 3.48% is 132% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #230 out of 1066 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samchem Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchem Holdings Bhd's Dividend Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #230 out of 1066 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Samchem Holdings Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.50. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 3.48% is 132% above this benchmark. Historically, Samchem Holdings Bhd's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.36 to 8.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Samchem Holdings 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 Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Chemicals companies is 1.50, based on 1,066 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. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Yield % of 3.48% is 132% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Dividend Yield % is 3.48%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.45, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 3.48%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 132% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.50. Samchem Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.48% as of Jun. 25, 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.45.
GuruFocus considers Samchem Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5147:
Dividend Yield %: 3.48% (14% below median its 10-year median of 4.05)
GF Value™: RM0.45 vs. price of RM0.48 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132% above the Chemicals median (#230 of 1066)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5147 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samchem Holdings Bhd is an industrial chemical distributor in Malaysia and South East Asia. The company engages in distribution of chemicals that are used in various industries including automotive, manufacturing, paint and coating, foaming, agriculture, household (detergents, stain removers, and multi-purpose cleaners), construction, oil & gas and even in personal care & grooming (deodorant, mouthwash, shampoo, hair gel, toothpaste, cosmetics, and nail polish). The group reports the segments as Malaysia, Republic of Indonesia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Republic of Singapore. The majority of the revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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