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CTF ServicesFRA:NWS +0.60%40 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.20 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 8.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWS with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Construction companies, CTF Services ranks better than 82.15% on this metric.
CTF Services's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for CTF Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NWS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.8 Med: 8.25 Max: 13.76
Current: 9.2
During the past 13 years, CTF Services's highest Yield on Cost was 13.76. The lowest was 3.80. And the median was 8.25.
FRA:NWS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 82.15% of 1014
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs FRA:NWS: 9.20
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.
CTF Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:NWS vs PWR, FIX, EME: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CTF Services'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.
CTF Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CTF Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTF Services'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 CTF Services is calculated as
CTF Services (FRA:NWS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.20 as of Jul. 18, 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 CTF Services and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 8.25. Over the past decade, CTF Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.80 to 13.76. According to the industry distribution chart, CTF Services ranks #181 out of 1014 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is CTF Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
CTF Services' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.20 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.80 to a high of 13.76. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51. CTF Services' value of 9.20 is 162.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTF Services ranks #181 out of 1014 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CTF Services has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTF Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CTF Services ranks #181 out of 1014 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places CTF Services in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51. CTF Services' value of 9.20 is 162.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CTF Services' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.80 to 13.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.25 vs. the industry median of 3.51, CTF Services 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.51, based on 1,014 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. CTF Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.20 is 162.1% 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 CTF Services and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTF Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.20, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 8.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTF Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTF Services (FRA:NWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.69, compared to a current price of €0.84 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.20, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.25 and 162.1% above the Construction industry median of 3.51. CTF Services' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 CTF Services (FRA:NWS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.20 as of Jul. 18, 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 CTF Services (FRA:NWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTF Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.84 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.69.
GuruFocus considers CTF Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NWS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.20 (12% above median its 10-year median of 8.25)
GF Value™: €0.69 vs. price of €0.84 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.1% above the Construction median (#181 of 1014)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTF Services Ltd is a conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of businesses, predominantly in Hong Kong and the Mainland. The group's businesses include toll roads, construction, insurance, logistics, and facilities management.
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