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DRB-Hicom BhdXKLS:1619 -1.03%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1619 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Vehicles & Parts companies, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks better than 51.4% on this metric.
DRB-Hicom Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for DRB-Hicom Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1619'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.86 Max: 6.4
Current: 3.32
During the past 13 years, DRB-Hicom Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 6.40. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.86.
XKLS:1619's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 51.4% of 860
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs XKLS:1619: 3.32
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:1619 vs TSLA, GM, F: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DRB-Hicom Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRB-Hicom Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of DRB-Hicom Bhd is calculated as
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.32 as of Jul. 29, 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, DRB-Hicom Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.49 to 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #418 out of 860 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.32 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 6.40. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 3.32 is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #418 out of 860 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DRB-Hicom Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRB-Hicom Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #418 out of 860 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts DRB-Hicom Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 3.32 is 6.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DRB-Hicom Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.49 to 6.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 3.11, DRB-Hicom 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.11, based on 860 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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.32 is 6.8% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.30, compared to a current price of RM0.96 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 6.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.11. DRB-Hicom Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32 as of Jul. 29, 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.96 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.30.
GuruFocus considers DRB-Hicom Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1619:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.32 (78% above median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: RM1.30 vs. price of RM0.96 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#418 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DRB-Hicom Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive segment, which is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, vehicle importation, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle leasing, distribution and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations within Malaysia, and also has a presence in other markets.
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