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Applicad PCLBKK:APP +1.49%90 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.78 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 6.11. GuruFocus rates BKK:APP with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Software companies, Applicad PCL ranks better than 88.5% on this metric.
Applicad PCL's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applicad PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:APP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01 Med: 6.11 Max: 15.37
Current: 9.78
During the past 10 years, Applicad PCL's highest Yield on Cost was 15.37. The lowest was 3.01. And the median was 6.11.
BKK:APP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 88.5% of 1026
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs BKK:APP: 9.78
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.
Applicad PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BKK:APP vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Applicad 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.
Applicad PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Applicad PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applicad 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 Applicad PCL is calculated as
Applicad PCL (BKK:APP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.78 as of Jul. 17, 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 Applicad PCL and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 6.11. Over the past decade, Applicad PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.01 to 15.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Applicad PCL ranks #118 out of 1026 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Applicad PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Applicad PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.78 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 6.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 15.37. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Applicad PCL's value of 9.78 is 217.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applicad PCL ranks #118 out of 1026 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applicad PCL has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applicad PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Applicad PCL ranks #118 out of 1026 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Applicad PCL in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Applicad PCL's value of 9.78 is 217.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Applicad PCL's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.01 to 15.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.11 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Applicad 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 Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.08, based on 1,026 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. Applicad PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.78 is 217.5% 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 Applicad PCL and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applicad PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.78, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 6.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applicad PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applicad PCL (BKK:APP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.63, compared to a current price of ฿2.72 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.78, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 6.11 and 217.5% above the Software industry median of 3.08. Applicad PCL's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Applicad PCL (BKK:APP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.78 as of Jul. 17, 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 Applicad PCL (BKK:APP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applicad PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿2.72 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.63.
GuruFocus considers Applicad PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:APP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.78 (60% above median its 10-year median of 6.11)
GF Value™: ฿2.63 vs. price of ฿2.72 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 217.5% above the Software median (#118 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:APP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applicad PCL main business is the sale of computer programs and maintenance services for computer programs, machines and equipment, and the design and development of related products and services. The company operates through three segments: Computer Software Sales division, engaged in the sale of computer programs for specific applications and peripherals and generating maximum revenue; Sale Division of Machinery, Equipment and Other Products, engaged in the sale of machinery, computer parts, spare parts, materials and other products; and Service Division, providing computer maintenance services, design and manufacture of industrial parts and prototypes, and other services. Geographically, the company operates in Thailand and Indonesia, while earning key revenue from sales in Thailand.
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