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Frontier Transport HoldingsJSE:FTH 86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.43 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 11.86. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 660 Transportation companies, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks better than 91.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frontier Transport Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:FTH'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.78 Med: 11.86 Max: 20.81
Current: 14.43
During the past 10 years, Frontier Transport Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 20.81. The lowest was 3.78. And the median was 11.86.
JSE:FTH's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 91.52% of 660
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.135
vs JSE:FTH: 14.43
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) 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.
Frontier Transport Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:FTH vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Frontier Transport 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.
Frontier Transport Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Transport Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Transport Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Frontier Transport 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.
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.43 as of Jul. 19, 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 Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 11.86. Over the past decade, Frontier Transport Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.78 to 20.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #56 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.43 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.78 to a high of 20.81. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.14. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 14.43 is 249% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #56 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #56 out of 660 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Frontier Transport Holdings in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.14. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 14.43 is 249% above this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Transport Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.78 to 20.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.86 vs. the industry median of 4.14, Frontier Transport 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 a Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.14, based on 660 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. Frontier Transport Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.43 is 249% 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 Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Transport Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.43, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 11.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.75, compared to a current price of R6.00 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.43, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.86 and 249% above the Transportation industry median of 4.14. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.43 as of Jul. 19, 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R6.00 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.75.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.43 (22% above median its 10-year median of 11.86)
GF Value™: R6.75 vs. price of R6.00 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 249% above the Transportation median (#56 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
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