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Astino BhdXKLS:7162 -0.97%48 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks better than 50.78% on this metric.
Astino Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astino Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7162'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 2.9 Max: 5.28
Current: 3.5
During the past 13 years, Astino Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 5.28. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 2.90.
XKLS:7162's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 50.78% of 258
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs XKLS:7162: 3.50
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) 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.
Astino Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:7162 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.
Astino Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astino Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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 Astino Bhd is calculated as
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 2.90. Over the past decade, Astino Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.15 to 5.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #127 out of 258 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Astino Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Astino Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 2.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 5.28. The Building Materials industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50. Astino Bhd's value of 3.50 is 0.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #127 out of 258 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #127 out of 258 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Astino Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50. Astino Bhd's value of 3.50 is 0.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Astino Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.15 to 5.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Astino 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 Building Materials company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Building Materials companies is 3.50, based on 258 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. Astino Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 is 0.1% 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astino Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.51 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 0.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.50. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.51 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.50 (21% above median its 10-year median of 2.90)
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.51 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.1% above the Building Materials median (#127 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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