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MISR Chemical IndustriesCAI:MICH +5.14%95 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 37.48 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 33.80. GuruFocus rates CAI:MICH with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of E£31.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Chemicals companies, MISR Chemical Industries ranks better than 98.58% on this metric.
MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) 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.
MISR Chemical Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CAI:MICH vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, MISR Chemical Industries'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.
MISR Chemical Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MISR Chemical Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MISR Chemical Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
MISR Chemical Industries 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.
MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 37.48 as of Aug. 02, 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 MISR Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 33.80. Over the past decade, MISR Chemical Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.93 to 66.74. According to the industry distribution chart, MISR Chemical Industries ranks #15 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is MISR Chemical Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
MISR Chemical Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 37.48 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 33.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.93 to a high of 66.74. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. MISR Chemical Industries' value of 37.48 is 1877.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MISR Chemical Industries ranks #15 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MISR Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MISR Chemical Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MISR Chemical Industries ranks #15 out of 1058 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places MISR Chemical Industries in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. MISR Chemical Industries' value of 37.48 is 1877.8% above this benchmark. Historically, MISR Chemical Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.93 to 66.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.80 vs. the industry median of 1.90, MISR Chemical Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.90, based on 1,058 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. MISR Chemical Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 37.48 is 1877.8% 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 MISR Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MISR Chemical Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 37.48, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 33.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MISR Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£31.16, compared to a current price of E£42.16 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 37.48, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 33.80 and 1877.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.90. MISR Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 37.48 as of Aug. 02, 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 MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISR Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£42.16 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£31.16.
GuruFocus considers MISR Chemical Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:MICH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 37.48 (11% above median its 10-year median of 33.80)
GF Value™: E£31.16 vs. price of E£42.16 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1877.8% above the Chemicals median (#15 of 1058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:MICH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MISR Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures chemical products. Its product portfolio comprises of Compressed hydrogen gas, Liquid chlorine, Liquid caustic soda, Sodium hypochlorite, Soda caustic soda and hydrochloric acid.
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