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Beijing Jingneng Power CoSHSE:600578 -0.37%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.60. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600578 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Beijing Jingneng Power Co ranks worse than 54.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Beijing Jingneng Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600578'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 3.6 Max: 5.5
Current: 3.14
During the past 13 years, Beijing Jingneng Power Co's highest Yield on Cost was 5.50. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 3.60.
SHSE:600578's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 54.89% of 235
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.64
vs SHSE:600578: 3.14
Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578) 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.
Beijing Jingneng Power Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHSE:600578 vs CEG, VST, NRG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Beijing Jingneng Power Co'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.
Beijing Jingneng Power Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Beijing Jingneng Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beijing Jingneng Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Beijing Jingneng Power Co 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.
Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.14 as of Sep. 06, 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 Beijing Jingneng Power Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.60. Over the past decade, Beijing Jingneng Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 5.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Beijing Jingneng Power Co ranks #129 out of 235 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Beijing Jingneng Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Beijing Jingneng Power Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.14 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 5.50. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.64. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's value of 3.14 is 13.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beijing Jingneng Power Co ranks #129 out of 235 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Beijing Jingneng Power Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beijing Jingneng Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Beijing Jingneng Power Co ranks #129 out of 235 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Beijing Jingneng Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.64. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's value of 3.14 is 13.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Beijing Jingneng Power Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 5.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.60 vs. the industry median of 3.64, Beijing Jingneng Power Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.64, based on 235 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. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.14 is 13.7% 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 Beijing Jingneng Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijing Jingneng Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.00, compared to a current price of ¥5.41 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.60 and 13.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.64. Beijing Jingneng Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14 as of Sep. 06, 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 Beijing Jingneng Power Co (SHSE:600578) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing Jingneng Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.41 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.00.
GuruFocus considers Beijing Jingneng Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600578:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.14 (13% below median its 10-year median of 3.60)
GF Value™: ¥4.00 vs. price of ¥5.41 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#129 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600578 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beijing Jingneng Power Co Ltd is engaged in the generation and distribution of electric heating products and power equipment. The company business covers thermal power generation, combined heat and power generation (CHP), integrated coal and power operation, and electricity sales.
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