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PBA Holdings BhdXKLS:5041 +0.51%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.46 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 5.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5041 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks better than 52.86% on this metric.
PBA Holdings Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for PBA Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5041'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 5.53 Max: 8.04
Current: 4.46
During the past 13 years, PBA Holdings Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 8.04. The lowest was 2.20. And the median was 5.53.
XKLS:5041's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 52.86% of 437
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.19
vs XKLS:5041: 4.46
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:5041 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, PBA Holdings 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PBA Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBA Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
PBA Holdings 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.46 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 5.53. Over the past decade, PBA Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 8.04. According to the industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #206 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
PBA Holdings Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.46 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 8.04. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.19. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 4.46 is 6.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #206 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PBA Holdings 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 PBA Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #206 out of 437 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts PBA Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.19. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 4.46 is 6.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PBA Holdings Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 8.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 4.19, PBA Holdings 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.19, based on 437 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. PBA Holdings Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.46 is 6.4% 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBA Holdings Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.46, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.32, compared to a current price of RM1.99 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.46, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 6.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.19. PBA Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.46 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.99 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.32.
GuruFocus considers PBA Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5041:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.46 (19% below median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: RM2.32 vs. price of RM1.99 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#206 of 437)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBA Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Its primary business is to sustain continuous good water supply in Penang. With population growth and increasing socio-economic development, It has to employ holistic water supply management strategies. It manage both water demand and supply in a water-stressed state. The group has one reportable segment, which is the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. The company operated solely in Penang, Malaysia. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, and supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. It operates geographically in Malaysia.
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