Hong Kong and China Gas CoHOKCF 42 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.72 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 2.97. GuruFocus rates HOKCF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks better than 67.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Kong and China Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HOKCF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88 Med: 2.97 Max: 7.01
Current: 5.72
During the past 13 years, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's highest Yield on Cost was 7.01. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 2.97.
HOKCF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 67.13% of 435
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.13
vs HOKCF: 5.72
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (OTCPK:HOKCF) 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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HOKCF vs ATO, NI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hong Kong and China Gas Co'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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong and China Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co 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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.72 as of Jul. 12, 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 2.97. Over the past decade, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.88 to 7.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #143 out of 435 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.72 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 2.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 7.01. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.13. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 5.72 is 38.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #143 out of 435 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Kong and China Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong and China Gas Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #143 out of 435 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Hong Kong and China Gas Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.13. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 5.72 is 38.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.88 to 7.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.97 vs. the industry median of 4.13, Hong Kong and China Gas Co 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.13, based on 435 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. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.72 is 38.5% 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.72, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.83, compared to a current price of $0.83 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.72, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 2.97 and 38.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.13. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.72 as of Jul. 12, 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.83 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.83.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong and China Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HOKCF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.72 (93% above median its 10-year median of 2.97)
GF Value™: $0.83 vs. price of $0.83 (0% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#143 of 435)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd, is the oldest public utility company in Hong Kong. The company's core business comprises the production and distribution of town gas in Hong Kong, with a monopoly on distribution and retail. The company is also investing in water, upstream gas, and new energies. The Group's principal activities are the production, distribution, and marketing of gas and related products or services, water supply and waste treatment, renewable energy businesses, extended businesses, and fuels businesses (Green Fuels) in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The company operates in three segments: Gas, water and waste treatment, renewable energy, extended businesses, and related businesses, Green Fuels, and Property.
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