Creative TechnologyCREAF 46 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates CREAF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,404 Hardware companies, Creative Technology ranks worse than 71225% on this metric.
Creative Technology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creative Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CREAF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 1.96 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
Creative Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CREAF vs SNDK, DELL, STX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Creative Technology'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.
Creative Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Creative Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Creative Technology (CREAF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 05, 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #999999 out of 1404 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Creative Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Creative Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #999999 out of 1404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Creative Technology has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #999999 out of 1404 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Creative Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96. 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 1.96, based on 1,404 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Technology'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 Creative Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology (CREAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.06, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Creative Technology's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Creative Technology (CREAF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 05, 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 Creative Technology (CREAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.69 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.06.
GuruFocus considers Creative Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CREAF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.06 vs. price of $0.69 (35.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CREAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Technology Ltd is a digital entertainment company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of multimedia products. The company's portfolio includes digitized sound and video boards, computers, and personal digital entertainment devices. Their product range features technologies such as Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster, encompassing internal sound cards, external USB DACs and amplifiers, gaming headsets, computer speakers, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and various accessories. It also offers comprehensive work solutions, including webcams, USB dongles, communication devices, and high-resolution DACs. The company operates across Singapore, the United States of America, Asia Pacific, Ireland, and Europe, with Europe contributing the majority of its revenue.
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