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Viet Nam Seaproducts JSCHSTC:SEA 68 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.11 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates HSTC:SEA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫46,177.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,174 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks worse than 83.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:SEA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.29 Max: 55.23
Current: 1.11
During the past 7 years, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's highest Yield on Cost was 55.23. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.29.
HSTC:SEA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 83.82% of 1174
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.39
vs HSTC:SEA: 1.11
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) 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.
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HSTC:SEA vs KHC, GIS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC'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.
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC 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.
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.11 as of Jul. 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.97 to 55.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks #984 out of 1174 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.11 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 55.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's value of 1.11 is 67.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks #984 out of 1174 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks #984 out of 1174 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's value of 1.11 is 67.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.97 to 55.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 3.39, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.39, based on 1,174 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. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.11 is 67.3% 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.11, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫46,177.66, compared to a current price of ₫49,000.00 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.11, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 67.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.39. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.11 as of Jul. 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫49,000.00 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫46,177.66.
GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:SEA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.11 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: ₫46,177.66 vs. price of ₫49,000.00 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#984 of 1174)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:SEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC is engaged in the seafood industry. The products of the company include Sturgeon KLA, Sea Fish, Organic Shrimp, Pangasius fish, Grouper fillet, Sea carp fillets, Wild tiger shrimps, and others.
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