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China TowerCTOWY 68 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.52 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 9.30. GuruFocus rates CTOWY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Telecommunication Services companies, China Tower ranks better than 92% on this metric.
China Tower's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Tower's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CTOWY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 9.3 Max: 15.41
Current: 12.52
During the past 11 years, China Tower's highest Yield on Cost was 15.41. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 9.30.
CTOWY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 92% of 225
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.64
vs CTOWY: 12.52
China Tower (OTCPK:CTOWY) 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 Tower 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CTOWY vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Tower'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 Tower 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Tower's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tower'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of China Tower is calculated as
China Tower (CTOWY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.52 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 Tower and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 9.30. Over the past decade, China Tower's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.37 to 15.41. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #18 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is China Tower's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China Tower's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.52 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 9.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 15.41. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.64. China Tower's value of 12.52 is 169.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tower ranks #18 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Tower has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tower's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #18 out of 225 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China Tower in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.64. China Tower's value of 12.52 is 169.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Tower's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.37 to 15.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.30 vs. the industry median of 4.64, China Tower 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.64, based on 225 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. China Tower's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.52 is 169.8% 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 China Tower and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tower's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.52, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 9.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower (CTOWY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.33, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.52, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 9.30 and 169.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.64. China Tower's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Tower (CTOWY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.52 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 Tower (CTOWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.93 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.33.
GuruFocus considers China Tower to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CTOWY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.52 (35% above median its 10-year median of 9.30)
GF Value™: $17.33 vs. price of $14.93 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 169.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#18 of 225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tower Corp Ltd is a telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider. It is principally engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of base station ancillary facilities such as telecommunications towers, public network coverage in high-speed railways and subways, and large-scale indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). The Group's various operating divisions are Tower business, DAS business, Smart Tower business, and Energy business. Geographically, the Group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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