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Sichuan Expressway CoSTU:EXF1 +0.97%40 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.19 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 8.76. GuruFocus rates STU:EXF1 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Construction companies, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks better than 93.66% on this metric.
Sichuan Expressway Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sichuan Expressway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:EXF1'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.62 Med: 8.76 Max: 23.19
Current: 23.19
During the past 13 years, Sichuan Expressway Co's highest Yield on Cost was 23.19. The lowest was 4.62. And the median was 8.76.
STU:EXF1's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 93.66% of 1009
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.42
vs STU:EXF1: 23.19
Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) 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.
Sichuan Expressway Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
Sichuan Expressway Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Sichuan Expressway 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.
Sichuan Expressway Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sichuan Expressway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Expressway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Sichuan Expressway 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.
Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 23.19 as of Jul. 26, 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 Sichuan Expressway Co and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 8.76. Over the past decade, Sichuan Expressway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.62 to 23.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #64 out of 1009 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Sichuan Expressway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sichuan Expressway Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 23.19 is 165% above median its 10-year median of 8.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.62 to a high of 23.19. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Sichuan Expressway Co's value of 23.19 is 578.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #64 out of 1009 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sichuan Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Expressway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #64 out of 1009 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sichuan Expressway Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Sichuan Expressway Co's value of 23.19 is 578.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sichuan Expressway Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.62 to 23.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.76 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Sichuan Expressway 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.42, based on 1,009 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. Sichuan Expressway Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 23.19 is 578.1% 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 Sichuan Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sichuan Expressway Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.19, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 8.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sichuan Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €0.52 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.19, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 8.76 and 578.1% above the Construction industry median of 3.42. Sichuan Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.19 as of Jul. 26, 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 Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Expressway Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.52 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44.
GuruFocus considers Sichuan Expressway Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:EXF1:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 23.19 (165% above median its 10-year median of 8.76)
GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €0.52 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 578.1% above the Construction median (#64 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EXF1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sichuan Expressway Co Ltd is engaged in the investment, construction, operation, and management of certain expressway projects, green energy investment business, and integrated development of resources along the routes. The group is organised into business units based on their services and products, and has six reportable operating segments, which include Expressways, Construction Services, Transportation Services, Transportation Logistics, New Energy Technologies, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Expressways segment, which comprises the operation of expressways and a high-grade toll bridge in Mainland China. Geographically, the group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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