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Dongfang ElectricDNGFF 85 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.98 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates DNGFF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,920 Industrial Products companies, Dongfang Electric ranks better than 71.72% on this metric.
Dongfang Electric's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dongfang Electric's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DNGFF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 3.27 Max: 8.56
Current: 6.98
During the past 13 years, Dongfang Electric's highest Yield on Cost was 8.56. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 3.27.
DNGFF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 71.72% of 1920
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.895
vs DNGFF: 6.98
Dongfang Electric (OTCPK:DNGFF) 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.
Dongfang Electric 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DNGFF vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Dongfang Electric'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.
Dongfang Electric 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dongfang Electric's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dongfang Electric's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dongfang Electric 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.
Dongfang Electric (DNGFF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.98 as of Jul. 17, 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 Dongfang Electric and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 3.27. Over the past decade, Dongfang Electric's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.43 to 8.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongfang Electric ranks #543 out of 1920 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Dongfang Electric's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Dongfang Electric's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.98 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 3.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 8.56. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. Dongfang Electric's value of 6.98 is 268.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dongfang Electric ranks #543 out of 1920 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dongfang Electric has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongfang Electric's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dongfang Electric ranks #543 out of 1920 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Dongfang Electric in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. Dongfang Electric's value of 6.98 is 268.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dongfang Electric's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.43 to 8.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 1.90, Dongfang Electric 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.90, based on 1,920 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. Dongfang Electric's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.98 is 268.3% 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 Dongfang Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. Dongfang Electric's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.98, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongfang Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongfang Electric (DNGFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.30, compared to a current price of $2.88 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.98, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 268.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.90. Dongfang Electric's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Dongfang Electric (DNGFF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.98 as of Jul. 17, 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 Dongfang Electric (DNGFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongfang Electric stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.88 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.30.
GuruFocus considers Dongfang Electric to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DNGFF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.98 (113% above median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: $2.30 vs. price of $2.88 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 268.3% above the Industrial Products median (#543 of 1920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DNGFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dongfang Electric Corp Ltd operates in the energy equipment manufacturing industry and provides high-end equipment and related services for energy production and utilization. The Company has a one core, two wings industrial layout with energy equipment manufacturing as the core and manufacturing services and emerging industries as growth engines. It engages in the development, design, manufacturing and sales of energy equipment including thermal, hydropower, nuclear, gas and wind power, provides services such as power station services, integrated energy and supply chain, and develops emerging industries including energy storage, hydrogen energy, environmental protection, industrial drive, power electronics and solar energy.
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