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HKT Trust and HKTHKTTY 70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.21 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 7.41. GuruFocus rates HKTTY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Telecommunication Services companies, HKT Trust and HKT ranks better than 72% on this metric.
HKT Trust and HKT's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for HKT Trust and HKT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HKTTY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.63 Med: 7.41 Max: 10.25
Current: 7.21
During the past 13 years, HKT Trust and HKT's highest Yield on Cost was 10.25. The lowest was 4.63. And the median was 7.41.
HKTTY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 72% of 225
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.56
vs HKTTY: 7.21
HKT Trust and HKT (OTCPK:HKTTY) 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.
HKT Trust and HKT 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HKTTY vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, HKT Trust and HKT'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.
HKT Trust and HKT 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, HKT Trust and HKT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HKT Trust and HKT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
HKT Trust and HKT 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.
HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.21 as of Aug. 01, 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 HKT Trust and HKT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.41. Over the past decade, HKT Trust and HKT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.63 to 10.25. According to the industry distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #63 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is HKT Trust and HKT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
HKT Trust and HKT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.21 is near median its 10-year median of 7.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.63 to a high of 10.25. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56. HKT Trust and HKT's value of 7.21 is 58.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #63 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HKT Trust and HKT has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKT Trust and HKT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #63 out of 225 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts HKT Trust and HKT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56. HKT Trust and HKT's value of 7.21 is 58.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HKT Trust and HKT's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.63 to 10.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.41 vs. the industry median of 4.56, HKT Trust and HKT 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.56, based on 225 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. HKT Trust and HKT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.21 is 58.1% 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 HKT Trust and HKT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HKT Trust and HKT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKT Trust and HKT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.74, compared to a current price of $16.40 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.41 and 58.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.56. HKT Trust and HKT's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.21 as of Aug. 01, 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKT Trust and HKT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.40 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.74.
GuruFocus considers HKT Trust and HKT to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKTTY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.21 (near median its 10-year median of 7.41)
GF Value™: $12.74 vs. price of $16.40 (28.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#63 of 225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKTTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HKT Trust and HKT Ltd is a triple-play telecommunications provider that operates through three segments, telecommunications services, mobile, and Other businesses. Telecommunication services are the larger business segment and generates revenue by providing technology and telecommunications and related services including enterprise solutions, total home solutions, healthtech services, and media entertainment. The Mobile segment represents mobile telecommunications businesses in Hong Kong, and the other segment comprises other new businesses such as The Club's loyalty platform and HKT Financial Services, and corporate support functions. The company's key revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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