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Hla GroupSHSE:600398 -1.83%90 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.02 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 5.61. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600398 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 524 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hla Group ranks better than 78.24% on this metric.
Hla Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hla Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600398'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.08 Med: 5.61 Max: 16.24
Current: 8.02
During the past 13 years, Hla Group's highest Yield on Cost was 16.24. The lowest was 3.08. And the median was 5.61.
SHSE:600398's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 78.24% of 524
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.14
vs SHSE:600398: 8.02
Hla Group (SHSE:600398) 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.
Hla Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHSE:600398 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Hla Group'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.
Hla Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hla Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hla Group'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 Hla Group is calculated as
Hla Group (SHSE:600398) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.02 as of Aug. 21, 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 Hla Group and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 5.61. Over the past decade, Hla Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.08 to 16.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #114 out of 524 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Hla Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hla Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.02 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 5.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.08 to a high of 16.24. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14. Hla Group's value of 8.02 is 155.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #114 out of 524 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hla Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hla Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hla Group ranks #114 out of 524 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hla Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14. Hla Group's value of 8.02 is 155.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hla Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.08 to 16.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.61 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Hla Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.14, based on 524 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. Hla Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.02 is 155.4% 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 Hla Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hla Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.02, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 5.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hla Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group (SHSE:600398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.80, compared to a current price of ¥5.90 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.02, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 5.61 and 155.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.14. Hla Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.02 as of Aug. 21, 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 Hla Group (SHSE:600398) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hla Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.90 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.80.
GuruFocus considers Hla Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600398:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.02 (43% above median its 10-year median of 5.61)
GF Value™: ¥7.80 vs. price of ¥5.90 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#114 of 524)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hla Group Corp Ltd is a Chinese clothing company. Its businesses include the operation of brand clothes, the production, and sales of upscale suits and professional clothing. Its brand clothing management includes brand management, supply chain management, and marketing network management. The company operates product brands including HLA, HLA Group Buying, OVV, Yingshi YeeHoO, and HLA Optimal Selection. The company offers men's clothing, women's clothing, and accessories.
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