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KCE Electronics PCLBKK:KCE -1.19%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 4.36. GuruFocus rates BKK:KCE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿28.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,402 Hardware companies, KCE Electronics PCL ranks better than 67.12% on this metric.
KCE Electronics PCL's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for KCE Electronics PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:KCE'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 4.36 Max: 11.19
Current: 4.02
During the past 13 years, KCE Electronics PCL's highest Yield on Cost was 11.19. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 4.36.
BKK:KCE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 67.12% of 1402
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.105
vs BKK:KCE: 4.02
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.
KCE Electronics PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BKK:KCE vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, KCE Electronics 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.
KCE Electronics PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, KCE Electronics PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KCE Electronics 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.
KCE Electronics PCL (BKK:KCE) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.02 as of Jul. 29, 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 KCE Electronics PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.36. Over the past decade, KCE Electronics PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 11.19. According to the industry distribution chart, KCE Electronics PCL ranks #461 out of 1402 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is KCE Electronics PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
KCE Electronics PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.02 is near median its 10-year median of 4.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 11.19. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11. KCE Electronics PCL's value of 4.02 is 91% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KCE Electronics PCL ranks #461 out of 1402 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KCE Electronics PCL has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KCE Electronics PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, KCE Electronics PCL ranks #461 out of 1402 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts KCE Electronics PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11. KCE Electronics PCL's value of 4.02 is 91% above this benchmark. Historically, KCE Electronics PCL's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 11.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 2.11, KCE Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.11, based on 1,402 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. KCE Electronics PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.02 is 91% 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 KCE Electronics PCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KCE Electronics PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KCE Electronics PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCE Electronics PCL (BKK:KCE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿28.63, compared to a current price of ฿41.50 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 91% above the Hardware industry median of 2.11. KCE Electronics PCL's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 KCE Electronics PCL (BKK:KCE), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02 as of Jul. 29, 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 KCE Electronics PCL (BKK:KCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCE Electronics PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿41.50 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿28.63.
GuruFocus considers KCE Electronics PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:KCE:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.02 (near median its 10-year median of 4.36)
GF Value™: ฿28.63 vs. price of ฿41.50 (45% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91% above the Hardware median (#461 of 1402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:KCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KCE Electronics PCL and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute printed circuit boards. The company is based in Thailand but earns the majority of its revenue internationally. It has three segments: Manufacturing and distributing of Prepreg and Laminate; Manufacturing and distributing of Printed Circuit Board; and Manufacturing and distributing of Chemical. The company manufactures printed circuit boards that are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, computer, industrial, and telecommunications systems. The company also manufactures and distributes chemicals and laminate products. The majority of its revenue is earned in Europe.
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