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China Eastern AirlinesCHEAF 57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 660 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks worse than 151515% on this metric.
China Eastern Airlines's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Eastern Airlines's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, China Eastern Airlines's highest Yield on Cost was 1.49. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.89.
CHEAF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.125 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
China Eastern Airlines (OTCPK:CHEAF) 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.
China Eastern Airlines 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHEAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines'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.
China Eastern Airlines 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
China Eastern Airlines 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.
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Eastern Airlines' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.59 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is China Eastern Airlines' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.49. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #999999 out of 660 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China Eastern Airlines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.13. Historically, China Eastern Airlines' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.59 to 1.49 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 a Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.13, based on 660 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Eastern Airlines'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 China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.66, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.66.
GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHEAF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.66 vs. price of $0.40 (39.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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