Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.98 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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XKLS:3301 Hong Leong Industries Bhd XKLS:3301
82 GF Score
Price RM18.60
GF Value RM13.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hong Leong Industries Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Hong Leong Industries Bhd XKLS:3301 +0.98% 82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.98 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 8.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3301 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM13.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks better than 80.97% on this metric.

Hong Leong Industries Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.98.


The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Leong Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:3301' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.78   Med: 8.07   Max: 13.49
Current: 8.98


During the past 13 years, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 13.49. The lowest was 4.78. And the median was 8.07.


XKLS:3301's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
80.97% of 867 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.12 vs XKLS:3301: 8.98

Hong Leong Industries Bhd  (XKLS:3301) 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.


Hong Leong Industries Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


XKLS:3301 vs TSLA, GM, F: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hong Leong Industries 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.


Hong Leong Industries Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Hong Leong Industries 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Hong Leong Industries Bhd is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.98 mean?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.98 as of Jul. 19, 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 8.07. Over the past decade, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.78 to 13.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #165 out of 867 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.98 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.78 to a high of 13.49. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.12. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 8.98 is 187.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #165 out of 867 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hong Leong Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hong Leong Industries Bhd ranks #165 out of 867 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hong Leong Industries Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.12. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's value of 8.98 is 187.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hong Leong Industries Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.78 to 13.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.07 vs. the industry median of 3.12, Hong Leong Industries 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 3.12, based on 867 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. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.98 is 187.8% 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.98, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 8.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM13.88, compared to a current price of RM18.60 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.98, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.07 and 187.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.12. Hong Leong Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.98 as of Jul. 19, 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 Hong Leong Industries Bhd (XKLS:3301) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM18.60 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM13.88. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:3301:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.98 (11% above median its 10-year median of 8.07)
  • GF Value™: RM13.88 vs. price of RM18.60 (34% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 187.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#165 of 867)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Leong Industries Bhd Business Description

Address Number 6, Jalan Damanlela, Level 31, Menara Hong Leong, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50490
Hong Leong Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Its only operating segment is Consumer products. Consumer products segment manufacture and sale of consumer products comprises motorcycles, spare parts and ceramic tiles. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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