Shareholders in British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (KLSE:BAT) are in the red if they invested five years ago

Investors may doubt holding British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (KLSE:BAT) as its stock has declined 51% over five years. Despite consistent EPS and share price decline, dividends have boosted total shareholder return. It's important to analyze historic growth trends before buying or selling.