Dividend Income Calculator Malaysia
Work out the annual dividend income and yield from your Bursa Malaysia portfolio — just enter your shares and the dividend per share.
| Stock | Shares | Price | DPS | Yield | Annual Div | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYBANK | 1,000 | RM10.20 | RM0.60 | 5.88% | RM600.00 | |
| PBBANK | 2,000 | RM4.60 | RM0.25 | 5.43% | RM500.00 | |
| KLCCP | 500 | RM7.80 | RM0.55 | 7.05% | RM275.00 | |
| Portfolio Total | 5.90% | RM1,375.00 | ||||
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How the dividend calculator works
A dividend income calculator turns two simple inputs — how many shares you hold and the dividend paid per share — into the annual cash you can expect and the yield on your money. Enter your holdings above to see both figures instantly.
Dividends are a slice of a company's profit paid out to shareholders, usually in cash. On Bursa Malaysia they are quoted in sen per share (for example, 15 sen), and most established payers — banks like Maybank and Public Bank, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and utilities — distribute them once or twice a year. Your annual dividend income is simply the dividend per share multiplied by the number of shares you own. So 3,000 shares paying 15 sen each pay you RM450 a year.
Dividend yield is that income expressed as a percentage of what you paid (or of the current price): a stock trading at RM5.00 that pays 25 sen a year yields 5%. Yield is the number most income investors watch, because it lets you compare payouts across very different share prices.
Is a high yield always good?
A high yield is not automatically better. Because yield rises when the share price falls, an unusually high figure can mean the market expects the dividend to be cut. On the Malaysian market, a sustainable yield in the 3–6% range from a profitable, cash-generative company is generally more dependable than a headline 8–9% yield that is not covered by earnings.
Before chasing the number, check the payout ratio — the share of profit being paid out. A dividend backed by real earnings and cash flow is far more likely to keep coming than one funded by borrowing or one-off gains.
Dividend tax in Malaysia
How are dividends taxed in Malaysia? Malaysia runs a single-tier system, so dividends paid by resident companies are generally tax-exempt in the hands of individual shareholders — the tax is settled at company level. Two exceptions to keep in mind: distributions from REITs to individuals carry a 10% final withholding tax, and from Year of Assessment 2025 a new 2% tax applies to an individual's annual dividend income above RM100,000. Tax rules change — confirm your own position with LHDN or a licensed tax adviser.
Dividend calculator FAQ
Dividend yield is your annual dividend income as a percentage of the share price. RM0.25 of dividends on a RM5.00 share is a 5% yield. It lets you compare income across stocks that trade at very different prices.
Multiply the dividend per share by the number of shares you own. For example, 3,000 shares paying 15 sen each give you RM450 a year. Enter both figures above and this calculator does it for you, along with your yield.
Under Malaysia's single-tier system, dividends from resident companies are generally tax-free for individual shareholders. The main exceptions: REIT distributions carry a 10% withholding tax, and from Year of Assessment 2025 a 2% tax applies to annual dividend income above RM100,000. Always verify with LHDN.
There is no single answer, but many income investors look for a sustainable 3–6% from profitable companies. A yield far above the market average can be a warning that the dividend may be cut, so check that it is covered by earnings.
Most Malaysian companies pay once or twice a year — an interim and a final dividend — while some REITs distribute quarterly. Each company sets its own schedule and announces it through Bursa Malaysia.
No. Yield rises when the price falls, so an unusually high yield can signal that the market expects a cut. Sustainability — a payout backed by earnings and cash flow — matters more than the headline number.
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This calculator is general information, not personalised financial advice. Figures are indicative — verify dividends and prices with the company and your broker.