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Vietnam Engine & Agricultural MachineryHSTC:VEA -0.59%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.66 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 12.11. GuruFocus rates HSTC:VEA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫41,516.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks better than 89.21% on this metric.
HSTC:VEA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.21% of 139
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 2.72
vs HSTC:VEA: 13.66
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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HSTC:VEA vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.66 as of Jul. 30, 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 12.11. Over the past decade, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.51 to 14.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #15 out of 139 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.66 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 12.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.51 to a high of 14.94. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.72. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 13.66 is 402.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #15 out of 139 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #15 out of 139 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.72. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 13.66 is 402.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.51 to 14.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.11 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 2.72, based on 139 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. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.66 is 402.2% 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.66, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 12.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫41,516.15, compared to a current price of ₫33,900.00 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.66, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 12.11 and 402.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 2.72. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.66 as of Jul. 30, 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫33,900.00 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫41,516.15.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:VEA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 13.66 (13% above median its 10-year median of 12.11)
GF Value™: ₫41,516.15 vs. price of ₫33,900.00 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 402.2% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#15 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:VEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Business Description
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading machinery and spare parts for agricultural, forestry, and fishery production and transportation. Its products include VEAM cars, tractors, engines, agricultural machinery, and accessories.
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