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China Railway ConstructionSHSE:601186 +0.49%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.67 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601186 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Construction companies, China Railway Construction ranks better than 78.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Railway Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601186'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 4.2 Max: 7.89
Current: 7.67
During the past 13 years, China Railway Construction's highest Yield on Cost was 7.89. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 4.20.
SHSE:601186's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 78.34% of 1002
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs SHSE:601186: 7.67
China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) 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.
China Railway Construction 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHSE:601186 vs PWR, FIX, EME: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Railway Construction'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.
China Railway Construction 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
China Railway Construction 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.
China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.67 as of Aug. 29, 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 China Railway Construction and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, China Railway Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.67 to 7.89. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #217 out of 1002 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is China Railway Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China Railway Construction's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.67 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 7.89. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.47. China Railway Construction's value of 7.67 is 121% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #217 out of 1002 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Railway Construction has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #217 out of 1002 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China Railway Construction in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.47. China Railway Construction's value of 7.67 is 121% above this benchmark. Historically, China Railway Construction's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.67 to 7.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 3.47, China Railway Construction 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.47, based on 1,002 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. China Railway Construction's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.67 is 121% 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 China Railway Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Construction's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.67, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.78, compared to a current price of ¥6.10 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.67, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 121% above the Construction industry median of 3.47. China Railway Construction's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.67 as of Aug. 29, 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 China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.10 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.78.
GuruFocus considers China Railway Construction to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601186:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.67 (83% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: ¥7.78 vs. price of ¥6.10 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 121% above the Construction median (#217 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Railway Construction Corp Ltd operates as an infrastructure construction firm. It largely derives contracting revenue. It builds railways, highways and municipal works, such as subways and light rail systems. The company also engages in survey and design, manufacturing, logistics, and property development. It operates the following business segments: Engineering contracting business, Planning, design and consultancy, Manufacturing operation, Real estate development operation, Materials and logistics and other businesses. The firm's revenue gets dominated by the Engineering contracting business segment that engages in the construction of infrastructure such as railways, highways, metropolitan railways, and real estate projects.
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