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The historical rank and industry rank for Huaneng Power International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Huaneng Power International's highest Yield on Cost was 11.06. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 2.90.
BUE:HNPIY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 3.76 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY) 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.
Huaneng Power International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BUE:HNPIY vs CEG, VST, NRG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Huaneng Power International'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.
Huaneng Power International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Huaneng Power International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huaneng Power International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Huaneng Power International 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.
Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 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 Huaneng Power International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Huaneng Power International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 11.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #76 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Huaneng Power International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Huaneng Power International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 11.06. Based on the distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #76 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Huaneng Power International has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huaneng Power International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #76 out of 238 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Huaneng Power International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.76. Historically, Huaneng Power International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 11.06 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.76, based on 238 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 Huaneng Power International and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huaneng Power International'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 Huaneng Power International stock overvalued right now?
Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS6,556.28, compared to a current price of ARS6,279.00 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Huaneng Power International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 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 Huaneng Power International (BUE:HNPIY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Power International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS6,279.00 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS6,556.28.
Key valuation signals for BUE:HNPIY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: ARS6,556.28 vs. price of ARS6,279.00 (4.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:HNPIY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huaneng Power International Inc and its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in developing, constructing, operating, and managing power plants throughout China. It has a substantial controlled power generation capacity across China, with a meaningful portion of its portfolio comprising low-carbon and clean energy sources. Additionally, the Group owns a power company in Singapore and invests in a power company in Pakistan. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of power and heat. Huaneng Power's reportable segments are: PRC power segment, which generates maximum revenue, Overseas power segment, and All other segments (including port and transportation operations). Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), followed by overseas markets.
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