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Central Retail PCLBKK:CRC -0.93%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.98 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates BKK:CRC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿30.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 Retail - Cyclical companies, Central Retail PCL ranks worse than 69.08% on this metric.
Central Retail PCL's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Retail PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:CRC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.31 Max: 3.45
Current: 1.98
During the past 10 years, Central Retail PCL's highest Yield on Cost was 3.45. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.31.
BKK:CRC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 69.08% of 579
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.22
vs BKK:CRC: 1.98
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) 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.
Central Retail PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BKK:CRC vs DDS, M: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Central Retail 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.
Central Retail PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Retail PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Retail PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Central Retail PCL 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.
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.98 as of Aug. 04, 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 Central Retail PCL and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Central Retail PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.65 to 3.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #400 out of 579 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Central Retail PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Central Retail PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.98 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 3.45. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.22. Central Retail PCL's value of 1.98 is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #400 out of 579 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Retail PCL has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Retail PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #400 out of 579 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Central Retail PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.22. Central Retail PCL's value of 1.98 is 38.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Retail PCL's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.65 to 3.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 3.22, Central Retail PCL 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.22, based on 579 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. Central Retail PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.98 is 38.5% 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 Central Retail PCL and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Retail PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.98, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Retail PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿30.58, compared to a current price of ฿26.50 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.98, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 38.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.22. Central Retail PCL's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.98 as of Aug. 04, 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿26.50 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿30.58.
GuruFocus considers Central Retail PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:CRC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.98 (51% above median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: ฿30.58 vs. price of ฿26.50 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#400 of 579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:CRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Retail Corp PCL is a multi-format and multi-category retailing platform in Thailand. It is a pioneer in omnichannel retailing in Thailand, complementing its retail store network and merchandise offerings with positions among store-based retailers in online traffic. The company operates under a diverse slate of retail banners divided into three segments: Hardline, Food Products, and Fashion. The majority is generated from Food Products. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Thailand, and also has its presence in Italy, Vietnam, and Others.
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