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Southern Acids (M) BhdXKLS:5134 69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5134 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Conglomerates companies, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks worse than 74.73% on this metric.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5134'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.35 Max: 3.17
Current: 1.61
During the past 13 years, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 3.17. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.35.
XKLS:5134's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 74.73% of 368
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 3.7
vs XKLS:5134: 1.61
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:5134 vs MMM, HON: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Southern Acids (M) 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Southern Acids (M) 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.61 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.97 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #275 out of 368 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.61 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 3.17. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.70. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 1.61 is 56.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #275 out of 368 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Acids (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Acids (M) Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #275 out of 368 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Southern Acids (M) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.70. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 1.61 is 56.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.97 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 3.70, Southern Acids (M) 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Conglomerates companies is 3.70, based on 368 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. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.61 is 56.5% 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.88, compared to a current price of RM3.10 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 56.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 3.70. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.10 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.88.
GuruFocus considers Southern Acids (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5134:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.61 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: RM2.88 vs. price of RM3.10 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.5% below the Conglomerates median (#275 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5134 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd is an investment holding and the provision of a management service company. The company's operating segment includes Oleochemical; Healthcare; Milling and Cultivation and Investments and services. It generates maximum revenue from the Milling and Cultivation segment. The Oleochemical Segment is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fatty acids and glycerine. Its Milling and Cultivation Segment is principally engaged in the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches. Geographically, it has a presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, America, and Other Countries.
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