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Old Chang KeeSGX:5ML -2.50%43 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.74 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 5.15. GuruFocus rates SGX:5ML with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 187 Restaurants companies, Old Chang Kee ranks better than 51.34% on this metric.
Old Chang Kee's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Old Chang Kee's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5ML'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13 Med: 5.15 Max: 8.79
Current: 2.74
During the past 13 years, Old Chang Kee's highest Yield on Cost was 8.79. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 5.15.
SGX:5ML's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 51.34% of 187
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.62
vs SGX:5ML: 2.74
Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML) 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.
Old Chang Kee 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SGX:5ML vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Old Chang Kee'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.
Old Chang Kee 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Old Chang Kee's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Old Chang Kee'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 Old Chang Kee is calculated as
Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.74 as of Aug. 17, 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 Old Chang Kee and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 5.15. Over the past decade, Old Chang Kee's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.13 to 8.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Old Chang Kee ranks #91 out of 187 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Old Chang Kee's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Old Chang Kee's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.74 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 8.79. The Restaurants industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.62. Old Chang Kee's value of 2.74 is 4.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Old Chang Kee ranks #91 out of 187 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Old Chang Kee has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Old Chang Kee's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Old Chang Kee ranks #91 out of 187 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Old Chang Kee in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.62. Old Chang Kee's value of 2.74 is 4.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Old Chang Kee's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.13 to 8.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.15 vs. the industry median of 2.62, Old Chang Kee 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 Restaurants company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Restaurants companies is 2.62, based on 187 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. Old Chang Kee's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.74 is 4.6% 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 Old Chang Kee and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Old Chang Kee's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.74, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 5.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Old Chang Kee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.80, compared to a current price of S$1.17 — trading 46.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.74, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.15 and 4.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.62. Old Chang Kee's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.74 as of Aug. 17, 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 Old Chang Kee (SGX:5ML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Old Chang Kee stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$1.17 is trading 46.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.80.
GuruFocus considers Old Chang Kee to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:5ML:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.74 (47% below median its 10-year median of 5.15)
GF Value™: S$0.80 vs. price of S$1.17 (46.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% above the Restaurants median (#91 of 187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5ML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Old Chang Kee Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of food products. The company's products include curry puffs, fishballs, chicken nuggets, and chicken wings. It also provides catering services in Singapore. The company's geographical segments include Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia, and a majority of its revenue is derived from Singapore. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of food products under brands such as Old Chang Kee, the Curry Times, and Dip n Go.
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