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Yuanli Chemical Group CoSHSE:603217 +3.90%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51 as of Sep. 20, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 2.72. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603217 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥19.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Chemicals companies, Yuanli Chemical Group Co ranks worse than 55.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yuanli Chemical Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603217'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 2.72 Max: 6
Current: 1.51
During the past 10 years, Yuanli Chemical Group Co's highest Yield on Cost was 6.00. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 2.72.
SHSE:603217's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 55.14% of 1032
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.81
vs SHSE:603217: 1.51
Yuanli Chemical Group Co (SHSE:603217) 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.
Yuanli Chemical Group Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHSE:603217 vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Yuanli Chemical Group 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.
Yuanli Chemical Group Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Yuanli Chemical Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yuanli Chemical Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Yuanli Chemical Group 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.
Yuanli Chemical Group Co (SHSE:603217) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.51 as of Sep. 20, 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 Yuanli Chemical Group Co and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 2.72. Over the past decade, Yuanli Chemical Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.01 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Yuanli Chemical Group Co ranks #569 out of 1032 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Yuanli Chemical Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Yuanli Chemical Group Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.51 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 6.00. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.81. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's value of 1.51 is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yuanli Chemical Group Co ranks #569 out of 1032 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yuanli Chemical Group Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yuanli Chemical Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Yuanli Chemical Group Co ranks #569 out of 1032 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Yuanli Chemical Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.81. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's value of 1.51 is 16.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Yuanli Chemical Group Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.01 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.72 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Yuanli Chemical Group 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.81, based on 1,032 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. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.51 is 16.6% 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 Yuanli Chemical Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yuanli Chemical Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yuanli Chemical Group Co (SHSE:603217) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥19.94, compared to a current price of ¥28.27 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.72 and 16.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.81. Yuanli Chemical Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Yuanli Chemical Group Co (SHSE:603217), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51 as of Sep. 20, 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 Yuanli Chemical Group Co (SHSE:603217) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yuanli Chemical Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥28.27 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥19.94.
GuruFocus considers Yuanli Chemical Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603217:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.51 (44% below median its 10-year median of 2.72)
GF Value™: ¥19.94 vs. price of ¥28.27 (41.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% below the Chemicals median (#569 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603217 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yuanli Chemical Group Co Ltd formerly, Shandong Yuanli Science and Technology Co Ltd is a high-tech enterprise specializing in research and development, production and operation of fine chemicals. It serves various industries namely coatings and casting binders, inks, pigments, UV-curing materials, polyurethanes, wire and cable, leather products, PVC conveyor belts, optical glasses resins, personal care, pharmaceutical and others. The company offers green solvents, dibasic alcohol, plasticizers, and coalescing agents.
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