Agricultural Bank of China (FRA:EK7) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.36 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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FRA:EK7 Agricultural Bank of China Ltd FRA:EK7
67 GF Score
Price €0.67
GF Value €0.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Agricultural Bank of China 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Agricultural Bank of China FRA:EK7 -2.32% 67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.36 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 9.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:EK7 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,252 Banks companies, Agricultural Bank of China ranks better than 77.88% on this metric.

Agricultural Bank of China's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.36.


The historical rank and industry rank for Agricultural Bank of China's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:EK7' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.88   Med: 9.45   Max: 22.82
Current: 8.36


During the past 13 years, Agricultural Bank of China's highest Yield on Cost was 22.82. The lowest was 2.88. And the median was 9.45.


FRA:EK7's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
77.88% of 1252 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.825 vs FRA:EK7: 8.36

Agricultural Bank of China  (FRA:EK7) 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.


Agricultural Bank of China 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


FRA:EK7 vs JPM, BAC, WFC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Agricultural Bank of China'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.


Agricultural Bank of China 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Agricultural Bank of China's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Agricultural Bank of China's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Agricultural Bank of China 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Agricultural Bank of China is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.36 mean?
Agricultural Bank of China (FRA:EK7) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.36 as of Aug. 04, 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 Agricultural Bank of China and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 9.45. Over the past decade, Agricultural Bank of China's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.88 to 22.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Agricultural Bank of China ranks #277 out of 1252 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Agricultural Bank of China's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Agricultural Bank of China's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.36 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 9.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 22.82. The Banks industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.83. Agricultural Bank of China's value of 8.36 is 118.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agricultural Bank of China ranks #277 out of 1252 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Agricultural Bank of China has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agricultural Bank of China's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Agricultural Bank of China ranks #277 out of 1252 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Agricultural Bank of China in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.83. Agricultural Bank of China's value of 8.36 is 118.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Agricultural Bank of China's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.88 to 22.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.45 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Agricultural Bank of China 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 Banks company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Banks companies is 3.83, based on 1,252 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. Agricultural Bank of China's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.36 is 118.6% 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 Agricultural Bank of China and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agricultural Bank of China's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.36, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 9.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agricultural Bank of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Bank of China (FRA:EK7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.54, compared to a current price of €0.67 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.36, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 9.45 and 118.6% above the Banks industry median of 3.83. Agricultural Bank of China's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Agricultural Bank of China (FRA:EK7), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.36 as of Aug. 04, 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 Agricultural Bank of China (FRA:EK7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Bank of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.67 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.54. GuruFocus considers Agricultural Bank of China to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EK7:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.36 (12% below median its 10-year median of 9.45)
  • GF Value™: €0.54 vs. price of €0.67 (23.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118.6% above the Banks median (#277 of 1252)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EK7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Agricultural Bank of China Business Description

Address 50 Connaught Road, 25th Floor, Agricultural Bank of China Tower, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
As one of the Big Four banks, ABC is headquartered in Beijing. The bank evolved from a state-owned specialized bank to a state-controlled commercial bank. It was listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchanges in 2010. ABC operates a more than 22,000-branch network in China, providing corporate and retail banking products and services, and carries out treasury operations for its accounts or for its customers. Shareholders Central Huijin, China's state-owned investment company, and the Ministry of Finance own 40.14% and 35.29%, respectively. Corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 36%, 53%, and 7% of total revenue in 2025, respectively. Rural banking and urban banking contributed 49.6% and 50.4%, respectively, of total revenue during the same period.
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