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Specialities Group Holding Co KSCCKUW:SPEC +2.24%52 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.20 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 4.75. GuruFocus rates KUW:SPEC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Conglomerates companies, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks worse than 81.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:SPEC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 4.75 Max: 7.51
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's highest Yield on Cost was 7.51. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 4.75.
KUW:SPEC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 81.74% of 367
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 3.64
vs KUW:SPEC: 1.20
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) 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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KUW:SPEC vs HON, MMM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC'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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.20 as of Jul. 22, 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 4.75. Over the past decade, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.80 to 7.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #300 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.20 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 7.51. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.64. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 1.20 is 67% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #300 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #300 out of 367 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.64. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 1.20 is 67% below this benchmark. Historically, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.80 to 7.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.75 vs. the industry median of 3.64, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Conglomerates companies is 3.64, based on 367 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. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.20 is 67% 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.20, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 4.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.20, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.20, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.75 and 67% below the Conglomerates industry median of 3.64. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.20 as of Jul. 22, 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.20.
GuruFocus considers Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:SPEC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.20 (75% below median its 10-year median of 4.75)
GF Value™: KWD0.20 vs. price of KWD0.27 (37% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67% below the Conglomerates median (#300 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:SPEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Business Description
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC is a diversified company operating various businesses. It is engaged in manufacturing and importing special construction chemicals and waterproofing systems with all necessary support and services. It is also involved in trading, manufacturing of construction materials and chemicals, and providing contracting and construction services. Additionally, the company has diversified its investments in the real estate and energy sectors through its subsidiaries. The Group generates maximum revenue from its general trading, marine, contracting, and construction activities, followed by its Oil and gas and Real estate activities. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Kuwait and also has its presence in other Gulf countries.
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