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BCPG PCLSTU:8BCN 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 26.97 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 843% above its 10-year median of 2.86. GuruFocus rates STU:8BCN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, BCPG PCL ranks better than 50.63% on this metric.
BCPG PCL's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 26.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for BCPG PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:8BCN'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.57 Med: 2.86 Max: 26.97
Current: 26.97
During the past 13 years, BCPG PCL's highest Yield on Cost was 26.97. The lowest was 1.57. And the median was 2.86.
STU:8BCN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 50.63% of 237
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.73
vs STU:8BCN: 26.97
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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, BCPG PCL'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.
BCPG PCL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, BCPG PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BCPG PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of BCPG PCL is calculated as
BCPG PCL (STU:8BCN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 26.97 as of Aug. 13, 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 BCPG PCL and its competitors. This is 843% above median its historical median of 2.86. Over the past decade, BCPG PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.57 to 26.97. According to the industry distribution chart, BCPG PCL ranks #117 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is BCPG PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
BCPG PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 26.97 is 843% above median its 10-year median of 2.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 26.97. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.73. BCPG PCL's value of 26.97 is 623.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BCPG PCL ranks #117 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BCPG PCL has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCPG PCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, BCPG PCL ranks #117 out of 237 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts BCPG PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.73. BCPG PCL's value of 26.97 is 623.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BCPG PCL's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.57 to 26.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.86 vs. the industry median of 3.73, BCPG PCL 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.73, based on 237 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. BCPG PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 26.97 is 623.1% 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 BCPG PCL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BCPG PCL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 26.97, which is 843% above median its own 10-year median of 2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BCPG PCL stock overvalued right now?
BCPG PCL (STU:8BCN) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 26.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.03 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 26.97, which is 843% above median its 10-year median of 2.86 and 623.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.73. BCPG PCL'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 BCPG PCL (STU:8BCN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 26.97 as of Aug. 13, 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 BCPG PCL (STU:8BCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCPG PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.03 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for STU:8BCN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 26.97 (843% above median its 10-year median of 2.86)
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.03 (32.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 623.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#117 of 237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8BCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BCPG PCL operates in clean and environmentally friendly renewable power businesses. Its activities include the production and distribution of electricity from green energy, including other related products and services, and investment in alternative energy businesses. Its businesses include renewable energy with solar power, hydropower, wind power, and natural gas. Its green businesses are Power Business, Smart Energy Solutions, and Infrastructure. The Group has two reportable segments: production and distribution of electricity, and oil storage and seaport services. Geographically, the business presence is across Thailand, Laos, Taiwan, and Japan, of which Thailand accounts for the majority of the revenue.
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