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ES Ceramics Technology BhdXKLS:0100 -3.13%61 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0100 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Chemicals companies, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks better than 66.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0100'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 3 Max: 14.04
Current: 3.03
During the past 13 years, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 14.04. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 3.00.
XKLS:0100's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 66.26% of 1067
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs XKLS:0100: 3.03
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:0100 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.03 as of Jul. 15, 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.36 to 14.04. According to the industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #360 out of 1067 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.03 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 14.04. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.78. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 3.03 is 70.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #360 out of 1067 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #360 out of 1067 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts ES Ceramics Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.78. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 3.03 is 70.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.36 to 14.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 1.78, ES Ceramics Technology 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 1.78, based on 1,067 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.03 is 70.2% 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 70.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03 as of Jul. 15, 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.03 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.16 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.2% above the Chemicals median (#360 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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