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Elsoft Research BhdXKLS:0090 52 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.27 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0090 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Semiconductors companies, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks better than 67.1% on this metric.
Elsoft Research Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0090'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 3.36 Max: 9.44
Current: 2.27
During the past 13 years, Elsoft Research Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 9.44. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 3.36.
XKLS:0090's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 67.1% of 538
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.13
vs XKLS:0090: 2.27
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:0090 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.27 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.83 to 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #177 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.27 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 9.44. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.13. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 2.27 is 100.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #177 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #177 out of 538 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Elsoft Research Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.13. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 2.27 is 100.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Elsoft Research Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.83 to 9.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Elsoft Research 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 1.13, based on 538 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. Elsoft Research Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.27 is 100.9% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsoft Research Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.27, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.27, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 100.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.13. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.27 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.27 (32% below median its 10-year median of 3.36)
GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.22 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.9% above the Semiconductors median (#177 of 538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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