Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.73 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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XKLS:5209 Gas Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5209
75 GF Score
Price RM5.25
GF Value RM3.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Gas Malaysia Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Gas Malaysia Bhd XKLS:5209 +2.54% 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.73 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5209 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Utilities - Regulated companies, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 76.27% on this metric.

Gas Malaysia Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.73.


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

XKLS:5209' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.7   Med: 10   Max: 15.12
Current: 6.73


During the past 13 years, Gas Malaysia Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 15.12. The lowest was 5.70. And the median was 10.00.


XKLS:5209's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
76.27% of 434 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.17 vs XKLS:5209: 6.73

Gas Malaysia Bhd  (XKLS:5209) 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.


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


XKLS:5209 vs ATO, NI, UGI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Gas 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.


Gas Malaysia Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gas Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gas 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 Gas 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 6.73 mean?
Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.73 as of Jul. 25, 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Gas Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.70 to 15.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks #103 out of 434 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Gas Malaysia Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.73 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.70 to a high of 15.12. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.17. Gas Malaysia Bhd's value of 6.73 is 61.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks #103 out of 434 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gas Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gas Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks #103 out of 434 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Gas Malaysia Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.17. Gas Malaysia Bhd's value of 6.73 is 61.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gas Malaysia Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.70 to 15.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.00 vs. the industry median of 4.17, Gas Malaysia 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 4.17, based on 434 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. Gas Malaysia Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.73 is 61.4% 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gas Malaysia Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.73, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.68, compared to a current price of RM5.25 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.73, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 10.00 and 61.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.17. Gas Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.73 as of Jul. 25, 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM5.25 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.68. GuruFocus considers Gas Malaysia Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5209:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.73 (33% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: RM3.68 vs. price of RM5.25 (42.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#103 of 434)

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Gas Malaysia Bhd Business Description

Address 5, Jalan Serendah 26/17, Seksyen 26, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40732
Gas Malaysia Bhd is engaged in the sale, marketing, and distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, as well as the development, operation, and maintenance of the Natural Gas Distribution System (NGDS) in Peninsular Malaysia. The company segments its operations into Natural Gas & LPG and Others. Nearly all of Gas Malaysia's revenue is derived from its Natural Gas and LPG division. Its revenue is mainly derived from the sales of natural gas to industrial, commercial, and residential customers. The group sells gas to customers in various forms, namely natural gas, LPG, and CNG.
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