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Bethel Automotivefety Systems CoSHSE:603596 -3.94%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.96 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603596 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥42.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks better than 64.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603596'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 1.97 Max: 6.25
Current: 4.96
During the past 13 years, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's highest Yield on Cost was 6.25. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.97.
SHSE:603596's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 64.65% of 843
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.23
vs SHSE:603596: 4.96
Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) 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.
Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHSE:603596 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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.
Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Bethel Automotivefety Systems 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.
Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.96 as of Sep. 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.68 to 6.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks #298 out of 843 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.96 is 152% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 6.25. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's value of 4.96 is 53.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks #298 out of 843 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co ranks #298 out of 843 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's value of 4.96 is 53.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.68 to 6.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 3.23, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.23, based on 843 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. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.96 is 53.6% 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.96, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥42.68, compared to a current price of ¥28.50 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.96, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 53.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.23. Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.96 as of Sep. 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 Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co (SHSE:603596) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥28.50 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥42.68.
GuruFocus considers Bethel Automotivefety Systems Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603596:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.96 (152% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: ¥42.68 vs. price of ¥28.50 (33.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#298 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bethel Automotive Safety Systems Co Ltd is engaged in the research & development, production, and sales of automotive braking system-related products. The company specializes in automotive braking systems and related components. Its product portfolio covers disc brakes, lightweight brake parts, vacuum boosters, electronic parking brake systems, anti-lock braking systems, electronic stability control systems, as well as other associated products.
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