The United Basalt ProductsXMAU:UBP 91 Dividend Yield % is 4.44% as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates XMAU:UBP with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MUR121.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Building Materials companies, The United Basalt Products ranks better than 68.48% on this metric.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of The United Basalt Products Ltd is 1.48, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The United Basalt Products was 1.80. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.55.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -16.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The United Basalt Products was 8.20% per year. The lowest was -16.40% per year. And the median was -7.60% 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.
The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) 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.
* 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.
XMAU:UBP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, The United Basalt Products'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.
The United Basalt Products Dividend Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, The United Basalt Products's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The United Basalt Products's Dividend Yield % falls into.
The United Basalt Products Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
The United Basalt Products Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MUR 1.750000
2025-07-15
2025-07-17
2025-09-30
Cash Dividend
annually
MUR:MUR 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.
* 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.
The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.44% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on The United Basalt Products and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, The United Basalt Products' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.84 to 4.44. According to the industry distribution chart, The United Basalt Products ranks #81 out of 257 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is The United Basalt Products' Dividend Yield % too high?
The United Basalt Products' current Dividend Yield % of 4.44% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 4.44. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.19. The United Basalt Products' value of 4.44% is 39.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The United Basalt Products ranks #81 out of 257 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The United Basalt Products has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The United Basalt Products' Dividend Yield % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, The United Basalt Products ranks #81 out of 257 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts The United Basalt Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.19. The United Basalt Products' value of 4.44% is 39.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The United Basalt Products' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.84 to 4.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 3.19, The United Basalt Products 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 Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Building Materials companies is 3.19, based on 257 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. The United Basalt Products's current Dividend Yield % of 4.44% is 39.2% 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 The United Basalt Products and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The United Basalt Products's current Dividend Yield % is 4.44%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The United Basalt Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR121.36, compared to a current price of MUR39.40 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.44%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 39.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.19. The United Basalt Products' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.44% 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 The United Basalt Products (XMAU:UBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The United Basalt Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MUR39.40 is trading 67.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR121.36.
GuruFocus considers The United Basalt Products to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XMAU:UBP:
Dividend Yield %: 4.44% (64% above median its 10-year median of 2.70)
GF Value™: MUR121.36 vs. price of MUR39.40 (67.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.2% above the Building Materials median (#81 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAU:UBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The United Basalt Products Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of building materials, which consist mainly of aggregates, rock sand, and concrete blocks. Other products include precast concrete slabs, ready-to-use dry mortar, various concrete building components, including paving blocks and roof tiles, imported floor and wall tiles, sanitary ware, and a complete range of home building and decorating products, fittings, tools, and garden accessories. Services rendered consist mainly of engineering works by the company's workshop and contracting services. The Groups business segments consist of core business activities, retail, and agriculture. The majority of its activity is performed in Mauritius.
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