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West China CementFRA:WFG1 -1.61%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.05 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:WFG1 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 252 Building Materials companies, West China Cement ranks worse than 80.95% on this metric.
West China Cement's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for West China Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WFG1'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 1.59 Max: 4.56
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, West China Cement's highest Yield on Cost was 4.56. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 1.59.
FRA:WFG1's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 80.95% of 252
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.5
vs FRA:WFG1: 1.05
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) 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.
West China Cement 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:WFG1 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, West China Cement'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.
West China Cement 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, West China Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West China Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
West China Cement 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.
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.05 as of Aug. 14, 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 West China Cement and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, West China Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.07 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #204 out of 252 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is West China Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
West China Cement's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.05 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 4.56. The Building Materials industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50. West China Cement's value of 1.05 is 70% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #204 out of 252 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, West China Cement has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West China Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #204 out of 252 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places West China Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50. West China Cement's value of 1.05 is 70% below this benchmark. Historically, West China Cement's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.07 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 3.50, West China Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Building Materials companies is 3.50, based on 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. West China Cement's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.05 is 70% 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 West China Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West China Cement's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.05, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West China Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.13, compared to a current price of €0.18 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.05, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 70% below the Building Materials industry median of 3.50. West China Cement's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 West China Cement (FRA:WFG1), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.05 as of Aug. 14, 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 West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West China Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.18 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.13.
GuruFocus considers West China Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WFG1:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.05 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: €0.13 vs. price of €0.18 (40.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70% below the Building Materials median (#204 of 252)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WFG1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West China Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of cement and cement products in China. The primary use of West China's cement is in the construction of infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, railways, roads, and residential buildings. It operates in two business segments: The PRC market and Overseas markets. The PRC markets generated the key revenue.
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