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Southern Cross Electrical EngineeringASX:SXE -0.43%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.91 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 12.51. GuruFocus rates ASX:SXE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Construction companies, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks better than 54.61% on this metric.
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.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:SXE vs PWR, FIX, EME: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering'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.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.91 as of Jul. 27, 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 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 12.51. Over the past decade, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.81 to 22.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks #458 out of 1009 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.91 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 12.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.81 to a high of 22.84. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's value of 3.91 is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks #458 out of 1009 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks #458 out of 1009 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Southern Cross Electrical Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's value of 3.91 is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.81 to 22.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.51 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has consistently been above 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.42, based on 1,009 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. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.91 is 14.3% above 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 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.91, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 12.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cross Electrical Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.07, compared to a current price of A$4.59 — trading 121.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.91, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 12.51 and 14.3% above the Construction industry median of 3.42. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.91 as of Jul. 27, 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 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.59 is trading 121.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.07.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cross Electrical Engineering to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SXE:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.91 (69% below median its 10-year median of 12.51)
GF Value™: A$2.07 vs. price of A$4.59 (121.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Construction median (#458 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Business Description
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd engages in the provision of electrical, instrumentation, communication, and maintenance services. It serves various sectors such as commercial developments; public infrastructure and defence; resources-mining, oil and gas; industrial, utilities and energy; telecommunications and data centres. The company provides its services through the three key segments of SCEE, Heyday, and Trivantage. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Australia.
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