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Kawan Food Berhad, an investment holding company, manufactures, trades in, distributes, and sells frozen food products in Malaysia, rest of Asia, North America, Europe, Oceania, and Africa. It primarily offers parathas, spring rolls, pastries, chapatis, finger foods, bakery foods, and desserts under the Kawan, KG Pastry, Passion Bake, Veat, and Aman brands. The company distributes its products through various distribution channels, including retailers, distributors, agents, hypermarkets, supermarkets, foodservice distributors, hotels, restaurants, and caterers, as well as through online. In addition, it is involved in the manufacture and trade of frozen food delicacies; investment in properties; and rental of trucks, as well as operates food trucks and kiosk for food and beverages. The company also exports its products to the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Kawan Food Berhad was founded in 1960 and is based in Klang, Malaysia.

Kawan Food Berhad Dividend Announcement

• Kawan Food Berhad announced a semi annually dividend of RM0.03 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 2024-12-04
• Kawan Food Berhad annual dividend for 2024 was RM0.07
• Kawan Food Berhad annual dividend for 2023 was RM0.04
• Kawan Food Berhad's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.29%
• Kawan Food Berhad's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 53.55%
• Kawan Food Berhad's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 7.57% year
• Kawan Food Berhad's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 7.18% year

Kawan Food Berhad Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-12-04RM0.03semi annually
2024-03-20RM0.04semi annually
2023-03-13RM0.04semi annually
2022-03-15RM0.03semi annually
2021-03-08RM0.03semi annually
2020-03-17RM0.03semi annually
2019-03-15RM0.03semi annually
2018-03-14RM0.03semi annually
2017-03-16RM0.03semi annually
2016-12-15RM0.04semi annually
2016-04-06RM0.03semi annually
2015-03-19RM0.02semi annually
2014-03-27RM0.04semi annually
2013-05-23RM0.02semi annually

Kawan Food Berhad Dividend per year

Kawan Food Berhad Dividend growth

Kawan Food Berhad Dividend Yield

Kawan Food Berhad current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.29%. Interested in purchasing Kawan Food Berhad stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Kawan Food Berhad Financial Ratios

P/E ratio21.39
PEG ratio0.21
P/B ratio1.50
ROE6.95%
Payout ratio53.55%
Current ratio4.57
Quick ratio3.85
Cash Ratio1.77

Kawan Food Berhad Dividend FAQ

Does Kawan Food Berhad stock pay dividends?
Kawan Food Berhad does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Kawan Food Berhad ever paid a dividend?
No, Kawan Food Berhad has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Kawan Food Berhad is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Kawan Food Berhad pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Kawan Food Berhad would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Kawan Food Berhad ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Kawan Food Berhad has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Kawan Food Berhad a dividend aristocrat?
Kawan Food Berhad is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Kawan Food Berhad a dividend king?
Kawan Food Berhad is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Kawan Food Berhad a dividend stock?
No, Kawan Food Berhad is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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