First Gen (PHS:FGEN) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.42 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 69% Above Median


PHS:FGEN First Gen Corp PHS:FGEN
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Price ₱15.84
GF Value ₱6.28
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What is First Gen 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

First Gen PHS:FGEN -1.49% 54 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.42 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 4.38. GuruFocus rates PHS:FGEN with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, First Gen ranks better than 80.17% on this metric.

First Gen's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.42.


The historical rank and industry rank for First Gen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:FGEN' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38   Med: 4.38   Max: 8.7
Current: 7.42


During the past 13 years, First Gen's highest Yield on Cost was 8.70. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 4.38.


PHS:FGEN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
80.17% of 237 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.75 vs PHS:FGEN: 7.42

First Gen  (PHS:FGEN) 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.


First Gen 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


First Gen 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, First Gen'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.


First Gen 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, First Gen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Gen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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First Gen 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of First Gen is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.42 mean?
First Gen (PHS:FGEN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.42 as of Jul. 05, 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 First Gen and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 4.38. Over the past decade, First Gen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.38 to 8.70. According to the industry distribution chart, First Gen ranks #47 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is First Gen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
First Gen's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.42 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 4.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 8.70. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75. First Gen's value of 7.42 is 97.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Gen ranks #47 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Gen has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Gen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, First Gen ranks #47 out of 237 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places First Gen in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75. First Gen's value of 7.42 is 97.9% above this benchmark. Historically, First Gen's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.38 to 8.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.38 vs. the industry median of 3.75, First Gen 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.75, based on 237 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. First Gen's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.42 is 97.9% 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 First Gen and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Gen's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.42, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Gen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Gen (PHS:FGEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.28, compared to a current price of ₱15.84 — trading 152.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.42, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 4.38 and 97.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.75. First Gen's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 First Gen (PHS:FGEN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.42 as of Jul. 05, 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 First Gen (PHS:FGEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Gen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱15.84 is trading 152.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.28. GuruFocus considers First Gen to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FGEN:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.42 (69% above median its 10-year median of 4.38)
  • GF Value™: ₱6.28 vs. price of ₱15.84 (152.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#47 of 237)

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First Gen Business Description

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Address Ortigas Avenue, 6th Floor, Rockwell Business Center, Tower 3, Pasig, PHL, 1604
First Gen Corp is an independent electric utility company operating in the Philippines. First Gen develops, finances, builds, bids for, and operate power generation projects. The company generates a amount of Filipino energy needs through its portfolio of natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal power plants located in the country. Majority of the power generated by First Gen is produced through natural gas and geothermal fuel sources. It operates in six segments: FGPC, FGP, EDC and Subsidiaries, FGEN LNG, FNPC, and Prime Meridian. The company only operates in Philippines.
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