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China Power International DevelopmentSTU:HPD +1.61%51 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.58 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 6.42. GuruFocus rates STU:HPD with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Power International Development ranks better than 81.69% on this metric.
STU:HPD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 81.69% of 437
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs STU:HPD: 8.58
China Power International Development (STU:HPD) 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.
China Power International Development 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:HPD vs NEE, SO, DUK: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, China Power International Development'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.
China Power International Development 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Power International Development's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Power International Development's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
China Power International Development 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.
China Power International Development (STU:HPD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.58 as of Jul. 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 China Power International Development and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 6.42. Over the past decade, China Power International Development's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.79 to 14.80. According to the industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #80 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is China Power International Development's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China Power International Development's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.58 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 14.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20. China Power International Development's value of 8.58 is 104.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #80 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Power International Development has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Power International Development's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #80 out of 437 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China Power International Development in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20. China Power International Development's value of 8.58 is 104.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Power International Development's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.79 to 14.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.42 vs. the industry median of 4.20, China Power International Development 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 - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.20, based on 437 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. China Power International Development's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.58 is 104.3% 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 China Power International Development and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Power International Development's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.58, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 6.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Power International Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development (STU:HPD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.33, compared to a current price of €0.30 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.58, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.42 and 104.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.20. China Power International Development's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 China Power International Development (STU:HPD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.58 as of Jul. 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 China Power International Development (STU:HPD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.30 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.33.
GuruFocus considers China Power International Development to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:HPD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.58 (34% above median its 10-year median of 6.42)
GF Value™: €0.33 vs. price of €0.30 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#80 of 437)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Power International Development Business Description
China Power International Development Ltd is an integrated energy group that owns coal-fired power, hydropower, nuclear power, and renewable energy resources in the PRC. The company has expanded its business into the areas of hydropower, wind power, photovoltaic power, thermal power, energy storage, green power transportation, and integrated energy services through continuous development. The group recognizes revenue from sales of electricity to regional and provincial power grid companies; the provision of power generation and Energy storage revenue. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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