Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.29 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:2501 Cathay Real Estate Development Co Ltd TPE:2501
84 GF Score
Price NT$22.00
GF Value NT$27.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cathay Real Estate Development Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Cathay Real Estate Development Co TPE:2501 -1.79% 84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.29 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates TPE:2501 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Real Estate companies, Cathay Real Estate Development Co ranks better than 62.56% on this metric.

Cathay Real Estate Development Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.29.


The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Real Estate Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2501' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 4.93   Max: 16.72
Current: 5.29


During the past 13 years, Cathay Real Estate Development Co's highest Yield on Cost was 16.72. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 4.93.


TPE:2501's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
62.56% of 868 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 3.74 vs TPE:2501: 5.29

Cathay Real Estate Development Co  (TPE:2501) 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.


Cathay Real Estate Development Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


Cathay Real Estate Development Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Cathay Real Estate Development 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.


Cathay Real Estate Development Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Cathay Real Estate Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Real Estate Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Cathay Real Estate Development 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Cathay Real Estate Development Co is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.29 mean?
Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.29 as of Aug. 01, 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 Cathay Real Estate Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.93. Over the past decade, Cathay Real Estate Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.20 to 16.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Real Estate Development Co ranks #325 out of 868 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Cathay Real Estate Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Cathay Real Estate Development Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.29 is near median its 10-year median of 4.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 16.72. The Real Estate industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's value of 5.29 is 41.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Real Estate Development Co ranks #325 out of 868 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Real Estate Development Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Real Estate Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Cathay Real Estate Development Co ranks #325 out of 868 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Cathay Real Estate Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's value of 5.29 is 41.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Real Estate Development Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.20 to 16.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 3.74, Cathay Real Estate Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Real Estate companies is 3.74, 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. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.29 is 41.4% 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 Cathay Real Estate Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Real Estate Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.71, compared to a current price of NT$22.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 41.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 3.74. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.29 as of Aug. 01, 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 Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Real Estate Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$22.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.71. GuruFocus considers Cathay Real Estate Development Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2501:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.29 (near median its 10-year median of 4.93)
  • GF Value™: NT$27.71 vs. price of NT$22.00 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.4% above the Real Estate median (#325 of 868)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cathay Real Estate Development Co Business Description

Address Dunhua South Road, 2nd Floor, No. 218, Section 2, Da’an District, Taipei City, TWN, 106
Cathay Real Estate Development Co Ltd is engaged in commissioning contractors to build residential and commercial buildings for leasing and selling, and provides services in real estate, health management, tourism, and hospitality in Taiwan and around the world. The Group operates through the Property and Real Estate Development department, which generates maximum revenue and is responsible for commissioning construction contractors to build residential and commercial buildings for lease or sale, and equipment leasing operations, and the Construction department, which is engaged in construction contracting and construction management. Its projects include Urban Harmony in Taipei City and Taoyuan City, Park Front Row and Cathay Grand Park in Taoyuan City, and others.
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NT$22.00
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NT$27.71
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