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BYD CoFRA:BY6 -1.32%88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 47.78 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 35.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:BY6 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Vehicles & Parts companies, BYD Co ranks better than 99.77% on this metric.
BYD Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for BYD Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BY6'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08 Med: 35.31 Max: 175.53
Current: 47.78
During the past 13 years, BYD Co's highest Yield on Cost was 175.53. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 35.31.
FRA:BY6's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 99.77% of 863
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.15
vs FRA:BY6: 47.78
BYD Co (FRA:BY6) 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.
BYD Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:BY6 vs TSLA, GM, F: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, BYD 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.
BYD Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BYD Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BYD Co'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 BYD Co is calculated as
BYD Co (FRA:BY6) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 47.78 as of Jul. 24, 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 BYD Co and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 35.31. Over the past decade, BYD Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.08 to 175.53. According to the industry distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #2 out of 863 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is BYD Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
BYD Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 47.78 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 35.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 175.53. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.15. BYD Co's value of 47.78 is 1416.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #2 out of 863 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BYD Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BYD Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BYD Co ranks #2 out of 863 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places BYD Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.15. BYD Co's value of 47.78 is 1416.8% above this benchmark. Historically, BYD Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.08 to 175.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.31 vs. the industry median of 3.15, BYD Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.15, based on 863 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. BYD Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 47.78 is 1416.8% 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 BYD Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BYD Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 47.78, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 35.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BYD Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co (FRA:BY6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.33, compared to a current price of €9.73 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 47.78, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 35.31 and 1416.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.15. BYD Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 BYD Co (FRA:BY6), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 47.78 as of Jul. 24, 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 BYD Co (FRA:BY6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BYD Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.73 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.33.
GuruFocus considers BYD Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BY6:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 47.78 (35% above median its 10-year median of 35.31)
GF Value™: €13.33 vs. price of €9.73 (27% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1416.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#2 of 863)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BY6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1995, BYD is a leading Chinese manufacturer in the design, development, and production of new energy vehicles, or NEVs. In March 2022, the firm discontinued production of internal combustion engine, or ICE, vehicles. Its products primarily target the growing midpriced mass-market segment in China's passenger vehicle market. The company sold about 4.6 million passenger NEVs in 2025, accounting for 30% of the Chinese passenger NEV market. Besides automobile production, the company is also engaged in handset components and assembly services, as well as the rechargeable battery and photovoltaics business. After more than 25 years of development, the company has established over 30 industrial parks worldwide.
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