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Plaza CentresMAL:PZC -2.33%59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 3.81. GuruFocus rates MAL:PZC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Real Estate companies, Plaza Centres ranks worse than 62.51% on this metric.
Plaza Centres's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plaza Centres's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:PZC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 3.81 Max: 8.87
Current: 2.73
During the past 13 years, Plaza Centres's highest Yield on Cost was 8.87. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 3.81.
MAL:PZC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 62.51% of 875
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 3.78
vs MAL:PZC: 2.73
Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC) 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.
Plaza Centres 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MAL:PZC vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Plaza Centres'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.
Plaza Centres 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Plaza Centres's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plaza Centres'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Plaza Centres is calculated as
Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.73 as of Jul. 24, 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 Plaza Centres and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 3.81. Over the past decade, Plaza Centres' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.35 to 8.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Plaza Centres ranks #547 out of 875 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Plaza Centres' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Plaza Centres' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.73 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 8.87. The Real Estate industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78. Plaza Centres' value of 2.73 is 27.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plaza Centres ranks #547 out of 875 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plaza Centres has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plaza Centres' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Plaza Centres ranks #547 out of 875 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Plaza Centres in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78. Plaza Centres' value of 2.73 is 27.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Plaza Centres' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.35 to 8.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.81 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Plaza Centres 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 Real Estate company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Real Estate companies is 3.78, based on 875 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. Plaza Centres's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.73 is 27.8% 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 Plaza Centres and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plaza Centres's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 3.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plaza Centres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €0.84 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.81 and 27.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 3.78. Plaza Centres' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73 as of Jul. 24, 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 Plaza Centres (MAL:PZC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plaza Centres stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.84 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66.
GuruFocus considers Plaza Centres to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:PZC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.73 (28% below median its 10-year median of 3.81)
GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €0.84 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% below the Real Estate median (#547 of 875)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:PZC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plaza Centres PLC is engaged in the business of leasing and managing the plaza shopping and commercial centers. The company is carrying on the business activities of establishing, operating, and selling shopping and entertainment centers. The firm generates its revenue from the rental income that comes from retail outlets and office space on its commercial property.
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