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Shanghai Huayi GroupSHSE:600623 +2.29%67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 3.24. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600623 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Chemicals companies, Shanghai Huayi Group ranks better than 58.68% on this metric.
Shanghai Huayi Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Huayi Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600623'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 3.24 Max: 13.38
Current: 2.44
During the past 13 years, Shanghai Huayi Group's highest Yield on Cost was 13.38. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 3.24.
SHSE:600623's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 58.68% of 1043
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs SHSE:600623: 2.44
Shanghai Huayi Group (SHSE:600623) 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.
Shanghai Huayi Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHSE:600623 vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Shanghai Huayi 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.
Shanghai Huayi Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shanghai Huayi Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Huayi Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Shanghai Huayi Group 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.
Shanghai Huayi Group (SHSE:600623) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.44 as of Aug. 10, 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 Shanghai Huayi Group and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 3.24. Over the past decade, Shanghai Huayi Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.89 to 13.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Huayi Group ranks #431 out of 1043 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Shanghai Huayi Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shanghai Huayi Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.44 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 13.38. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Shanghai Huayi Group's value of 2.44 is 39.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Huayi Group ranks #431 out of 1043 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Huayi Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Huayi Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shanghai Huayi Group ranks #431 out of 1043 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Shanghai Huayi Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Shanghai Huayi Group's value of 2.44 is 39.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Huayi Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.89 to 13.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Shanghai Huayi 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.75, based on 1,043 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. Shanghai Huayi Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.44 is 39.4% 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 Shanghai Huayi Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Huayi Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Huayi Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Huayi Group (SHSE:600623) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.69, compared to a current price of ¥8.50 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 39.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.75. Shanghai Huayi Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Shanghai Huayi Group (SHSE:600623), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44 as of Aug. 10, 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 Shanghai Huayi Group (SHSE:600623) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Huayi Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.50 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.69.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Huayi Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600623:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.44 (25% below median its 10-year median of 3.24)
GF Value™: ¥7.69 vs. price of ¥8.50 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.4% above the Chemicals median (#431 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600623 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Huayi Group Corp Ltd is a chemical company. Its products include methanol, carbon monoxide, syngas and sulfuric acid and other chemical products.
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