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Applied DB PCL's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied DB PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
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 2.99.
BKK:ADB-F's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 1.77 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-F) 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-F 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-F) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 25, 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. 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 #215 out of 1040 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Applied DB PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Applied DB PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 5.69. Based on the distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #215 out of 1040 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied DB PCL has a GF Score™ of 48/100, 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 #215 out of 1040 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Applied DB PCL in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.77. Historically, Applied DB PCL's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.46 to 5.69 over the past decade. 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 1.77, based on 1,040 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. 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 1.77 — 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 0.00. 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?
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB-F) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.59, compared to a current price of ฿1.08 — trading 83.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Applied DB PCL's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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-F), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 25, 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-F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.08 is trading 83.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.59.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ADB-F:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: ฿0.59 vs. price of ฿1.08 (83.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ADB-F 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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