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The historical rank and industry rank for China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s highest Yield on Cost was 17.62. The lowest was 1.40. And the median was 8.36.
FRA:XCI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.63 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:XCI vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'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 Unicom (Hong Kong) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.40 to 17.62. According to the industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #16 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 17.62. Based on the distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #16 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Unicom (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #16 out of 224 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China Unicom (Hong Kong) in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.63. Historically, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.40 to 17.62 over the past decade. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.63, based on 224 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. 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XCI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €0.78 (11.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Unicom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in 10 northern Chinese provinces, as well as the third-largest wireless operator nationwide. As of June 2025, it had around 355 million billing wireless customers and over 125 million fixed-line subscribers. China Unicom also has a growing ICT business. We estimate it has the third largest internet data center business in China with 420,000 cabinets and its Cloud Service revenue is also showing strong growth. It has its own 4G network and shares the radio access function with China Telecom for its 5G network.
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