Electricity Generating PCLFRA:ECGF -1.31%60 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.68 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECGF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Electricity Generating PCL ranks better than 64.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Electricity Generating PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECGF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 3.68 Max: 7.33
Current: 5.68
During the past 13 years, Electricity Generating PCL's highest Yield on Cost was 7.33. The lowest was 1.80. And the median was 3.68.
FRA:ECGF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 64.98% of 237
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.76
vs FRA:ECGF: 5.68
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.
Electricity Generating PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:ECGF vs CEG, VST, NRG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Electricity Generating PCL'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.
Electricity Generating PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Electricity Generating PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electricity Generating PCL'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.
Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.68 as of Jul. 10, 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 Electricity Generating PCL and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 3.68. Over the past decade, Electricity Generating PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.80 to 7.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Electricity Generating PCL ranks #83 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Electricity Generating PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Electricity Generating PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.68 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 3.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 7.33. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.76. Electricity Generating PCL's value of 5.68 is 51.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electricity Generating PCL ranks #83 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Electricity Generating PCL has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electricity Generating PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Electricity Generating PCL ranks #83 out of 237 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Electricity Generating PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.76. Electricity Generating PCL's value of 5.68 is 51.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Electricity Generating PCL's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.80 to 7.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Electricity Generating PCL 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.76, based on 237 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. Electricity Generating PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.68 is 51.1% 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 Electricity Generating PCL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electricity Generating PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.68, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electricity Generating PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.92, compared to a current price of €3.02 — trading 57.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.68, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 51.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.76. Electricity Generating PCL's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.68 as of Jul. 10, 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 Electricity Generating PCL (FRA:ECGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electricity Generating PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.02 is trading 57.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.92.
GuruFocus considers Electricity Generating PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECGF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.68 (54% above median its 10-year median of 3.68)
GF Value™: €1.92 vs. price of €3.02 (57.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#83 of 237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electricity Generating PCL is engaged in the generation of electricity for sales to the government sector and industrial users. As a holding company, the majority of the company's revenue comes from its numerous subsidiaries and joint ventures located throughout Thailand and other regions. The company has two segments report which are comprised of electricity generation and other businesses. The majority of its revenue is derived from the electricity generation segment. Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Thailand and the rest from the Philippines and Australia.
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