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Brilliance China Automotive HoldingsSTU:CBA +1.61%50 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 40.62 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 2781% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates STU:CBA with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Vehicles & Parts companies, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks better than 97.93% on this metric.
STU:CBA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 97.93% of 868
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs STU:CBA: 40.62
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (STU:CBA) 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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:CBA vs TSLA, GM, F: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings'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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (STU:CBA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 40.62 as of Jul. 17, 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. This is 2781% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.47 to 41.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #18 out of 868 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 40.62 is 2781% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 41.55. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 40.62 is 1218.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #18 out of 868 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ranks #18 out of 868 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Brilliance China Automotive Holdings in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' value of 40.62 is 1218.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.47 to 41.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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 3.08, based on 868 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. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 40.62 is 1218.8% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 40.62, which is 2781% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (STU:CBA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.47, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 40.62, which is 2781% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 1218.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.08. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (STU:CBA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 40.62 as of Jul. 17, 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (STU:CBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.47.
GuruFocus considers Brilliance China Automotive Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CBA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 40.62 (2781% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: €0.47 vs. price of €0.22 (53.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1218.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#18 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Business Description
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd is a provincial state-owned enterprise that manufactures passenger vehicles, minibuses, and automotive components. The company's operating profits come from the passenger vehicle joint venture with BMW. The activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the manufacture and sale of BMW vehicles and components in the PRC through its associate, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of non-BMW vehicles and automotive components through its other subsidiaries.
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