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China East Education HoldingsFRA:ZX3 +0.43%54 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.11 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 4.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZX3 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 121 Education companies, China East Education Holdings ranks better than 73.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China East Education Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ZX3'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 4.54 Max: 10.9
Current: 8.11
During the past 10 years, China East Education Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 10.90. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 4.54.
FRA:ZX3's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 73.55% of 121
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.44
vs FRA:ZX3: 8.11
China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) 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 East Education Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:ZX3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China East Education Holdings'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 East Education Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China East Education Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China East Education Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
China East Education Holdings 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 East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.11 as of Jul. 17, 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 East Education Holdings and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 4.54. Over the past decade, China East Education Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.34 to 10.90. According to the industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #32 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is China East Education Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China East Education Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.11 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 4.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 10.90. The Education industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.44. China East Education Holdings' value of 8.11 is 82.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #32 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China East Education Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China East Education Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #32 out of 121 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts China East Education Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.44. China East Education Holdings' value of 8.11 is 82.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China East Education Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.34 to 10.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 4.44, China East Education Holdings 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 Education company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Education companies is 4.44, based on 121 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. China East Education Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.11 is 82.7% 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 China East Education Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China East Education Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.11, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China East Education Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.42, compared to a current price of €0.47 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.11, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 82.7% above the Education industry median of 4.44. China East Education Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.11 as of Jul. 17, 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 East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China East Education Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.47 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.42.
GuruFocus considers China East Education Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ZX3:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.11 (79% above median its 10-year median of 4.54)
GF Value™: €0.42 vs. price of €0.47 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% above the Education median (#32 of 121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China East Education Holdings Business Description
China East Education is the largest vocational training education provider in China in terms of average students enrolled. It was founded in 1988 and its business spans four segments: culinary arts, information & internet technology, auto services, and fashion & beauty. The company's on-campus student population exceeded 150,000 as of June 30, 2025. In 2024, China East Education's revenue breakdown by major businesses was 55% in culinary arts, 19% in information & internet technology, 22% in auto services.
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