Steamships Trading CoASX:SST 55 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.63 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$102.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks worse than 53.4% on this metric.
Steamships Trading Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steamships Trading Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SST'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 2.46 Max: 5.32
Current: 3.63
During the past 13 years, Steamships Trading Co's highest Yield on Cost was 5.32. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 2.46.
ASX:SST's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 53.4% of 661
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4
vs ASX:SST: 3.63
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Steamships Trading Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:SST vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
Steamships Trading Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Steamships Trading Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.63 as of Jul. 08, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Steamships Trading Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.50 to 5.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #353 out of 661 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.63 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 5.32. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00. Steamships Trading Co's value of 3.63 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #353 out of 661 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #353 out of 661 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Steamships Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00. Steamships Trading Co's value of 3.63 is 9.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Steamships Trading Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.50 to 5.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 4.00, Steamships Trading Co has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.00, based on 661 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steamships Trading Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.63 is 9.3% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steamships Trading Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.63, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$102.85, compared to a current price of A$10.05 — trading 90.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.63, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 9.3% below the Transportation industry median of 4.00. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.63 as of Jul. 08, 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$10.05 is trading 90.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$102.85.
GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.63 (48% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: A$102.85 vs. price of A$10.05 (90.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% below the Transportation median (#353 of 661)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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