Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.90 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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XKLS:4707 Nestle Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4707
87 GF Score
Price RM91.20
GF Value RM117.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nestle Malaysia Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Nestle Malaysia Bhd XKLS:4707 -0.35% 87 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4707 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM117.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 69.8% on this metric.

Nestle Malaysia Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.90.


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

XKLS:4707' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24   Med: 1.62   Max: 2.94
Current: 1.9


During the past 13 years, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 2.94. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 1.62.


XKLS:4707's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
69.8% of 1169 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs XKLS:4707: 1.90

Nestle Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:4707) 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.


Nestle Malaysia Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


XKLS:4707 vs KHC, GIS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Malaysia 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.


Nestle Malaysia Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nestle Malaysia 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 Nestle Malaysia 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 1.90 mean?
Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.90 as of Jul. 23, 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.24 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #816 out of 1169 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.90 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 2.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.90 is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #816 out of 1169 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nestle Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #816 out of 1169 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Nestle Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 1.90 is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.24 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Nestle Malaysia 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 3.41, based on 1,169 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. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.90 is 44.3% 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM117.22, compared to a current price of RM91.20 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 44.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.41. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90 as of Jul. 23, 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM91.20 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM117.22. GuruFocus considers Nestle Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:4707:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.90 (17% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
  • GF Value™: RM117.22 vs. price of RM91.20 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#816 of 1169)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nestle Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges NSLYF:USA
Address No. 1, Persiaran Bandar Utama, Level 22, 1 Powerhouse, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47800
Nestle Malaysia Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company owned by Nestle. The business activities of the group are functioned through Food and beverages and Others segments which include Nutrition, Nestle Professional, Nestle Health Science and NESPRESSO. The Food and Beverages segment derives maximum revenue. The products offered by the group are related to dairy, beverages, food, Nestle Professional, Nestle Ice Cream, confectionery, chilled dairy, infant nutrition, and health science. The main geography is the domestic market, representing approximately maximum of total sales. The known brands are Nescafe, Maggi, Nespray, Kit Kat, and Milo.
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