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Shin HsiungNatural GasROCO:8908 +0.89%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.57 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 5.62. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8908 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$69.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 438 Utilities - Regulated companies, Shin HsiungNatural Gas ranks better than 91.32% on this metric.
Shin HsiungNatural Gas's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shin HsiungNatural Gas's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8908'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 5.62 Max: 13.44
Current: 12.57
During the past 13 years, Shin HsiungNatural Gas's highest Yield on Cost was 13.44. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 5.62.
ROCO:8908's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 91.32% of 438
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.16
vs ROCO:8908: 12.57
Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908) 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.
Shin HsiungNatural Gas 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:8908 vs ATO, NI, UGI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Shin HsiungNatural Gas'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.
Shin HsiungNatural Gas 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Shin HsiungNatural Gas's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin HsiungNatural Gas's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Shin HsiungNatural Gas 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.
Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.57 as of Jul. 31, 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 Shin HsiungNatural Gas and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 5.62. Over the past decade, Shin HsiungNatural Gas' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.50 to 13.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin HsiungNatural Gas ranks #38 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Shin HsiungNatural Gas' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shin HsiungNatural Gas' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.57 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 5.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 13.44. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16. Shin HsiungNatural Gas' value of 12.57 is 202.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin HsiungNatural Gas ranks #38 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shin HsiungNatural Gas has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin HsiungNatural Gas' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Shin HsiungNatural Gas ranks #38 out of 438 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Shin HsiungNatural Gas in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16. Shin HsiungNatural Gas' value of 12.57 is 202.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Shin HsiungNatural Gas' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.50 to 13.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.62 vs. the industry median of 4.16, Shin HsiungNatural Gas 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 - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.16, based on 438 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. Shin HsiungNatural Gas's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.57 is 202.2% 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 Shin HsiungNatural Gas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin HsiungNatural Gas's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.57, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 5.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin HsiungNatural Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$69.06, compared to a current price of NT$39.70 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.57, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 5.62 and 202.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.16. Shin HsiungNatural Gas' 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 Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.57 as of Jul. 31, 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 Shin HsiungNatural Gas (ROCO:8908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin HsiungNatural Gas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$39.70 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$69.06.
GuruFocus considers Shin HsiungNatural Gas to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8908:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.57 (124% above median its 10-year median of 5.62)
GF Value™: NT$69.06 vs. price of NT$39.70 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 202.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#38 of 438)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin HsiungNatural Gas Inc includes gas supply through pipelines, manufacturing and sales of gas equipment, rental, sales and manufacturing of gas meters, and installation, maintenance and import of the related equipment. Its segments include Gas Sale Department engaged in the supply of natural gas; Installation Department engaged in the business of gas transmission conduits and equipment; Solar Electricity Sale Department engaged in the business of sale of electricity generated by solar energy; and Construction Department engaged in the construction, leasing and sale of commercial buildings and residential properties. It derives majority of the revenue from Gas Sale Department segment.
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