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JF Technology BhdXKLS:0146 -6.20%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0146 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 534 Semiconductors companies, JF Technology Bhd ranks better than 65.73% on this metric.
JF Technology Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for JF Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0146'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 2.41 Max: 6.56
Current: 1.92
During the past 13 years, JF Technology Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 6.56. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 2.41.
XKLS:0146's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 65.73% of 534
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs XKLS:0146: 1.92
JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) 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.
JF Technology Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:0146 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, JF 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.
JF Technology Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, JF Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JF Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
JF 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.
JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.92 as of Jul. 18, 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 JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, JF Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.25 to 6.56. According to the industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #183 out of 534 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is JF Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
JF Technology Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.92 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 6.56. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06. JF Technology Bhd's value of 1.92 is 81.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #183 out of 534 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JF Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JF Technology Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #183 out of 534 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts JF Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06. JF Technology Bhd's value of 1.92 is 81.1% above this benchmark. Historically, JF Technology Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.25 to 6.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 1.06, JF 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 1.06, based on 534 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. JF Technology Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.92 is 81.1% 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 JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JF Technology Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JF Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.15, compared to a current price of RM0.61 — trading 47.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 81.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.06. JF Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92 as of Jul. 18, 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.61 is trading 47.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.15.
GuruFocus considers JF Technology Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0146:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.92 (20% below median its 10-year median of 2.41)
GF Value™: RM1.15 vs. price of RM0.61 (47.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.1% above the Semiconductors median (#183 of 534)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0146 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JF Technology Bhd is an investment holding company, which along with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing, packaging, marketing, trading, and distribution of electronic products and components. Its products include integrated circuit test sockets, interconnects, and test solutions and equipment among other products for the semiconductor and electronics assembly markets. Geographically it derives maximum revenue from China and the rest from Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, Philippines, and other regions.
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