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Star Media Group BhdXKLS:6084 +1.79%30 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.26 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 5.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6084 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 395 Media - Diversified companies, Star Media Group Bhd ranks better than 64.05% on this metric.
Star Media Group Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Media Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6084'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11 Med: 5.56 Max: 15.09
Current: 5.26
During the past 13 years, Star Media Group Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 15.09. The lowest was 2.11. And the median was 5.56.
XKLS:6084's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 64.05% of 395
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs XKLS:6084: 5.26
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) 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.
Star Media Group Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:6084 vs NYT, WLY: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Star Media Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Media Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.26 as of Aug. 01, 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 Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.56. Over the past decade, Star Media Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.11 to 15.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #142 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Star Media Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Star Media Group Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.26 is near median its 10-year median of 5.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 15.09. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48. Star Media Group Bhd's value of 5.26 is 51.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #142 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Media Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Media Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #142 out of 395 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Star Media Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48. Star Media Group Bhd's value of 5.26 is 51.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Media Group Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.11 to 15.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.56 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Star Media Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.48, based on 395 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. Star Media Group Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.26 is 51.1% 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 Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Media Group Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Media Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.37, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.56 and 51.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.48. Star Media Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.26 as of Aug. 01, 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.37.
GuruFocus considers Star Media Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6084:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.26 (near median its 10-year median of 5.56)
GF Value™: RM0.37 vs. price of RM0.29 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#142 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6084 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Media Group Bhd publishes, prints, and distributes newspapers and advertisements in print and electronic media. The company operates in three reportable segments: Print, digital and events which is engaged in the publication and distribution of newspapers, magazines, and electronic media and online portal and provision of event organizing management; Broadcasting which operates wireless broadcasting stations; and the Property development and investment segment which develops commercial properties and invests in real estate. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Print, digital and events segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from The United States of America, Singapore, United Kingdom and other regions.
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