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Applied DB PCLBKK:ADB +17.50%48 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates BKK:ADB with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Chemicals companies, Applied DB PCL ranks better than 70.04% on this metric.
Applied DB PCL's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied DB PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:ADB'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 2.94 Max: 5.69
Current: 3.75
During the past 11 years, Applied DB PCL's highest Yield on Cost was 5.69. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 2.94.
BKK:ADB's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 70.04% of 1058
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.895
vs BKK:ADB: 3.75
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) 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.
Applied DB PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BKK:ADB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Applied DB PCL'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.
Applied DB PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Applied DB PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied DB PCL'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Applied DB PCL is calculated as
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.75 as of Aug. 02, 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 Applied DB PCL and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, Applied DB PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.46 to 5.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #317 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Applied DB PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Applied DB PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.75 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 5.69. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. Applied DB PCL's value of 3.75 is 97.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #317 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied DB PCL has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied DB PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #317 out of 1058 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Applied DB PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. Applied DB PCL's value of 3.75 is 97.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied DB PCL's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.46 to 5.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 1.90, Applied DB PCL 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.90, based on 1,058 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. Applied DB PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.75 is 97.9% 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 Applied DB PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied DB PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied DB PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.53, compared to a current price of ฿0.94 — trading 77.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 97.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.90. Applied DB PCL's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75 as of Aug. 02, 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.94 is trading 77.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.53.
GuruFocus considers Applied DB PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ADB:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.75 (28% above median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: ฿0.53 vs. price of ฿0.94 (77.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.9% above the Chemicals median (#317 of 1058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ADB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied DB PCL operates in the chemical industry. The company's operating segment includes Plastic compounds, Adhesives, and Sealants. It generates maximum revenue from the Plastic compound segment. Its plastic compound includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-PVC compounds, including soft, rigid, pharmaceutical-grade, and thermoplastic elastomer compounds. The adhesive product category consists of contact adhesive, emulsion latex water-based adhesive, thinner, and primer. Its sealant product comprises acetic silicone sealant, neutral silicone sealant, anti-fungus silicone sealant, acrylic sealant, and construction adhesive. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Thailand.
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