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Union Petrochemical PCLBKK:UKEM 46 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.27 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates BKK:UKEM with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Chemicals companies, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks worse than 89.89% on this metric.
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) 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.
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BKK:UKEM vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Union Petrochemical 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Union Petrochemical PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Petrochemical PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Union Petrochemical 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.27 as of Sep. 06, 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 Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Union Petrochemical PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.22 to 3.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #925 out of 1029 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Union Petrochemical PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.27 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 3.05. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.79. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 0.27 is 84.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #925 out of 1029 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Union Petrochemical PCL has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Petrochemical PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #925 out of 1029 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Union Petrochemical PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.79. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 0.27 is 84.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Union Petrochemical PCL's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.22 to 3.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Union Petrochemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,029 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. Union Petrochemical PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.27 is 84.9% 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 Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Petrochemical PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.27, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.79, compared to a current price of ฿1.41 — trading 78.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.27, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 84.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. Union Petrochemical PCL's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.27 as of Sep. 06, 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.41 is trading 78.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.79.
GuruFocus considers Union Petrochemical PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UKEM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.27 (51% below median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: ฿0.79 vs. price of ฿1.41 (78.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.9% below the Chemicals median (#925 of 1029)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UKEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Petrochemical PCL is principally engaged in the import and distribution of chemical products. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Commodity Chemicals segment, Specialty Chemicals segment, and Other segment. Some of its products are Methanol, Isopropyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, N-Butanol, Solvents 3040, Toluene, Mixed Xylene, Solvesso 100 Fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate and Butyl, among others. The company has diversified into the logistics and storage sector. The group operates solely in Thailand and derives key revenue from the Commodity chemicals segment. The Group's business is operated in Thailand.
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