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China International CapitalFRA:CIM -2.40%71 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.66 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:CIM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Capital Markets companies, China International Capital ranks worse than 70.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China International Capital's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CIM'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 1.44 Max: 2.49
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, China International Capital's highest Yield on Cost was 2.49. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 1.44.
FRA:CIM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 70.49% of 366
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.16
vs FRA:CIM: 1.66
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) 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 International Capital 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:CIM vs MS, GS, SCHW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, China International Capital'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 International Capital 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, China International Capital's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China International Capital's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
China International Capital 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 International Capital (FRA:CIM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.66 as of Jul. 26, 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 International Capital and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, China International Capital's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.42 to 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #258 out of 366 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is China International Capital's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China International Capital's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.66 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 2.49. The Capital Markets industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.16. China International Capital's value of 1.66 is 47.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #258 out of 366 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China International Capital has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China International Capital's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #258 out of 366 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China International Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.16. China International Capital's value of 1.66 is 47.5% below this benchmark. Historically, China International Capital's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.42 to 2.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 3.16, China International Capital has consistently been below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Capital Markets companies is 3.16, based on 366 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 International Capital's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.66 is 47.5% below 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 International Capital and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China International Capital's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.66, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital (FRA:CIM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.92, compared to a current price of €2.44 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.66, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 47.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 3.16. China International Capital's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 China International Capital (FRA:CIM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.66 as of Jul. 26, 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 International Capital (FRA:CIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.44 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.92.
GuruFocus considers China International Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CIM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.66 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: €1.92 vs. price of €2.44 (27.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% below the Capital Markets median (#258 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China International Capital Corp Ltd is a capital market operations company based in China. Its business is carried out through investment banking, the equities segment, asset management, the FICC segment, wealth management, and private equity segments. The Others segment comprises other business departments, as well as middle and back offices. The company derives its earnings predominantly from China, with the remainder coming from overseas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the wealth management segment.
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