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Axiata Group BhdXKLS:6888 63 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.53 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6888 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Telecommunication Services companies, Axiata Group Bhd ranks better than 74.22% on this metric.
Axiata Group Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axiata Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6888'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 4.37 Max: 9.71
Current: 7.53
During the past 13 years, Axiata Group Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 9.71. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 4.37.
XKLS:6888's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 74.22% of 225
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.56
vs XKLS:6888: 7.53
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) 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.
Axiata Group Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:6888 vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Axiata 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.
Axiata Group Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Axiata Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axiata Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Axiata 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.
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.53 as of Jul. 31, 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 Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, Axiata Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.82 to 9.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #58 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Axiata Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Axiata Group Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.53 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 9.71. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56. Axiata Group Bhd's value of 7.53 is 65.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #58 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axiata Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axiata Group Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #58 out of 225 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Axiata Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56. Axiata Group Bhd's value of 7.53 is 65.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Axiata Group Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.82 to 9.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 4.56, Axiata 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.56, based on 225 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. Axiata Group Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.53 is 65.1% 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 Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axiata Group Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.53, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axiata Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.81, compared to a current price of RM1.99 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.53, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 65.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.56. Axiata Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.53 as of Jul. 31, 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.99 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.81.
GuruFocus considers Axiata Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6888:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.53 (72% above median its 10-year median of 4.37)
GF Value™: RM1.81 vs. price of RM1.99 (9.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#58 of 225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axiata Group Bhd is a telecommunications company. The business segment of the company is the Digital telco/Mobile segment, which includes the provision of mobile services and other services such as the provision of interconnect services, sale of devices, pay television transmission services, broadband services, digital business, and others; the Digital segment is engaged in the multimedia advertising, creative content, e-commerce enablement; Infrastructure segment is engaged in the provision of telecommunication infrastructure and related services; and Others comprise investment holding entities, financing entities and other operating companies providing other services including digital business and fibre optic transmission.
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