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Karyon Industries BhdXKLS:0054 47 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0054 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,057 Chemicals companies, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks better than 65.85% on this metric.
Karyon Industries Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karyon Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0054'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 2.22 Max: 5
Current: 3.33
During the past 13 years, Karyon Industries Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 5.00. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 2.22.
XKLS:0054's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 65.85% of 1057
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs XKLS:0054: 3.33
Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) 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.
Karyon Industries Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:0054 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Karyon Industries Bhd'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.
Karyon Industries Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Karyon Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karyon Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Karyon Industries Bhd 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.
Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.33 as of Jul. 30, 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 Karyon Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 2.22. Over the past decade, Karyon Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.02 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #361 out of 1057 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Karyon Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Karyon Industries Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.33 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 5.00. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86. Karyon Industries Bhd's value of 3.33 is 79% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #361 out of 1057 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Karyon Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karyon Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #361 out of 1057 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Karyon Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86. Karyon Industries Bhd's value of 3.33 is 79% above this benchmark. Historically, Karyon Industries Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.02 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Karyon Industries Bhd 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.86, based on 1,057 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. Karyon Industries Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.33 is 79% 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 Karyon Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karyon Industries Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karyon Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 79% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.86. Karyon Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33 as of Jul. 30, 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 Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyon Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15.
GuruFocus considers Karyon Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0054:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.33 (50% above median its 10-year median of 2.22)
GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.14 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79% above the Chemicals median (#361 of 1057)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0054 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karyon Industries Bhd is a Malaysian company engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading polymeric products. The segments of the company include the Investment holding division, and Manufacturing and trading of polymeric products that involve the manufacturing and trading of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound, plastic additives, and industrial chemical products; and Others. The company derives the majority of its revenue from its manufacturing of polymeric products segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by other parts of Asia and other markets.
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