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Malayan Cement Berhad, an investment holding company, produces, manufactures, and trades in cement, clinker, drymix, ready-mix concrete, and other building materials and related products primarily in Malaysia and Singapore. It operates through Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete segments. The company manufactures and sells ordinary Portland cement and blended cement; ships bulk cements and charters vessels; manages and operates a jetty; hires vehicles; sells and markets cementitious products; and quarries and trades in aggregates and related products, and granite and quarry products. It also provides accounting shared and management consulting; transportation services; and waste management services in supplying and delivering of alternative fuels and raw materials for use in cement manufacturing activities. The company was formerly known as Lafarge Malaysia Berhad and changed its name to Malayan Cement Berhad in September 2019. Malayan Cement Berhad was incorporated in 1950 and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malayan Cement Berhad is a subsidiary of YTL Cement Berhad.

Malayan Cement Berhad Dividend Announcement

• Malayan Cement Berhad announced a quarterly dividend of RM0.06 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 2024-10-29
• Malayan Cement Berhad annual dividend for 2024 was RM0.10
• Malayan Cement Berhad annual dividend for 2023 was RM0.06
• Malayan Cement Berhad's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.06%
• Malayan Cement Berhad's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 37.82%

Malayan Cement Berhad Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2024-10-29RM0.06quarterly
2024-06-10RM0.04quarterly
2023-11-01RM0.06quarterly
2016-09-27RM0.02quarterly
2016-06-28RM0.03quarterly
2016-03-18RM0.07quarterly
2015-12-15RM0.08quarterly
2015-09-23RM0.08quarterly
2015-06-17RM0.08quarterly
2015-03-16RM0.08quarterly
2014-12-17RM0.08quarterly
2014-09-12RM0.09quarterly
2014-06-13RM0.09quarterly
2014-03-14RM0.17quarterly
2013-12-23RM0.08quarterly
2013-09-23RM0.08quarterly
2013-06-17RM0.08quarterly
2013-03-18RM0.13quarterly
2012-12-17RM0.08quarterly
2012-09-14RM0.08quarterly
2012-06-18RM0.08quarterly
2012-03-13RM0.10quarterly
2011-12-12RM0.08quarterly
2011-09-13RM0.08quarterly
2011-06-15RM0.08quarterly
2011-03-16RM0.10quarterly
2010-12-21RM0.08quarterly
2010-09-13RM0.08quarterly
2010-06-10RM0.08quarterly
2010-03-15RM0.23quarterly
2009-09-14RM0.15quarterly
2009-03-06RM0.15quarterly
2008-09-16RM0.15quarterly
2008-04-07RM0.20quarterly
2007-04-10RM0.03quarterly

Malayan Cement Berhad Dividend per year

Malayan Cement Berhad Dividend growth

Malayan Cement Berhad Dividend Yield

Malayan Cement Berhad current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.06%. Interested in purchasing Malayan Cement Berhad stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Malayan Cement Berhad Financial Ratios

P/E ratio13.84
PEG ratio0.01
P/B ratio1.01
ROE7.54%
Payout ratio37.82%
Current ratio1.68
Quick ratio1.25
Cash Ratio0.14

Malayan Cement Berhad Dividend FAQ

Does Malayan Cement Berhad stock pay dividends?
Malayan Cement Berhad does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Malayan Cement Berhad ever paid a dividend?
No, Malayan Cement Berhad has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Malayan Cement Berhad is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Malayan Cement Berhad pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Malayan Cement 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 Malayan Cement 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 Malayan Cement 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 Malayan Cement Berhad a dividend aristocrat?
Malayan Cement 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 Malayan Cement Berhad a dividend king?
Malayan Cement 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 Malayan Cement Berhad a dividend stock?
No, Malayan Cement 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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