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Southern Cable Group BhdXKLS:0225 83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.36 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,925 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks worse than 60.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Cable Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0225'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.82 Max: 1.57
Current: 1.36
During the past 10 years, Southern Cable Group Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 1.57. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.82.
XKLS:0225's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 60.26% of 1925
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.92
vs XKLS:0225: 1.36
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:0225 vs VRT, BE: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable Group 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Southern Cable Group 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.36 as of Jul. 22, 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1160 out of 1925 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.36 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 1.57. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 1.36 is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1160 out of 1925 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #1160 out of 1925 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Southern Cable Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 1.36 is 29.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Southern Cable Group Bhd has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.92, based on 1,925 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.36 is 29.2% below 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.36, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.31 — trading 87.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.36, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 29.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.92. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.36 as of Jul. 22, 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.31 is trading 87.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.36 (66% above median its 10-year median of 0.82)
GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.31 (87.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1160 of 1925)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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