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Kossan Rubber Industries BhdXKLS:7153 -1.89%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.76 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7153 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks worse than 81.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7153'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.35 Max: 7.17
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 7.17. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.35.
XKLS:7153's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 81.11% of 323
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs XKLS:7153: 0.76
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:7153 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Kossan Rubber Industries 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Kossan Rubber Industries 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.76 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.06 to 7.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks #262 out of 323 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.76 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 7.17. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.42. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's value of 0.76 is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks #262 out of 323 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd ranks #262 out of 323 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.42. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's value of 0.76 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.06 to 7.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Kossan Rubber Industries 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.42, based on 323 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. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.76 is 68.6% 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.76, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.65, compared to a current price of RM1.04 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.76, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 68.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.42. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.76 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.04 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.65.
GuruFocus considers Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7153:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.76 (117% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: RM1.65 vs. price of RM1.04 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#262 of 323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd manufactures industrial rubber products and disposable latex gloves. The firm's segments are: Technical Rubber Products, Gloves, Cleanroom Products, and Others. The Gloves segment generates the majority of revenue. The Technical Rubber Products business manufactures and distributes high technical input rubber products. The Gloves business manufactures medical-grade examination gloves and specialty gloves for healthcare and industrial applications. The Cleanroom Products business sells rubber products that can be used in cleanrooms. The majority of Kossan Rubber's revenue is generated from Malaysia, while it also has its presence outside Malaysia.
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