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United Malacca BhdXKLS:2593 80 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 3.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2593 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.65 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,172 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Malacca Bhd ranks worse than 50.94% on this metric.
United Malacca Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Malacca Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2593'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03 Med: 3.07 Max: 4.5
Current: 3.34
During the past 13 years, United Malacca Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 4.50. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 3.07.
XKLS:2593's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 50.94% of 1172
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs XKLS:2593: 3.34
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) 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.
United Malacca Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:2593 vs ADM, BG, TSN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, United Malacca 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.
United Malacca Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Malacca Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Malacca Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
United Malacca 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.
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.34 as of Jul. 27, 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 United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.07. Over the past decade, United Malacca Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.03 to 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #597 out of 1172 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is United Malacca Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
United Malacca Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.34 is near median its 10-year median of 3.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 4.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. United Malacca Bhd's value of 3.34 is 2.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #597 out of 1172 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Malacca Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Malacca Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #597 out of 1172 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places United Malacca Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. United Malacca Bhd's value of 3.34 is 2.6% below this benchmark. Historically, United Malacca Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.03 to 4.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.07 vs. the industry median of 3.43, United Malacca 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.43, based on 1,172 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. United Malacca Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.34 is 2.6% 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 United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Malacca Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Malacca Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.65, compared to a current price of RM5.90 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.07 and 2.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.43. United Malacca Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 as of Jul. 27, 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.90 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.65.
GuruFocus considers United Malacca Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2593:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.34 (near median its 10-year median of 3.07)
GF Value™: RM6.65 vs. price of RM5.90 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#597 of 1172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2593 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Malacca Bhd is a Malaysia based oil palm cultivation company. The company's operating segment includes Plantation which includes cultivation of oil palm and palm oil milling and Investment holding. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Indonesia.
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