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The historical rank and industry rank for China Southern Airlines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, China Southern Airlines Co's highest Yield on Cost was 1.72. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 1.04.
CHKIF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 4.09 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
China Southern Airlines Co (OTCPK:CHKIF) 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 Southern Airlines Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHKIF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Southern Airlines Co'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 Southern Airlines Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Southern Airlines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Southern Airlines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
China Southern Airlines Co 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 Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 Southern Airlines Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is China Southern Airlines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China Southern Airlines Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Southern Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Southern Airlines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #999999 out of 660 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China Southern Airlines Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09. 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 4.09, 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 Southern Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Southern Airlines Co'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 Southern Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.53, compared to a current price of $0.45 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. China Southern Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.45 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.53.
GuruFocus considers China Southern Airlines Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHKIF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.53 vs. price of $0.45 (15.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd is based in Guangzhou principally engaged in airline operations. The Group also operates certain airline-related businesses, including the provision of aircraft maintenance and air catering services. The Group has two reportable operating segments: airline transportation operations and other segments. Airline transportation operations comprise the Group's passenger and cargo, and mail operations. Other segments include cargo handling, hotel and tour operation, ground services, air catering services, and other miscellaneous services. Geographically, the company operates in the Domestic, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and International markets.
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