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Lay Hong BhdXKLS:9385 -2.08%50 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.67 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9385 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,167 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lay Hong Bhd ranks worse than 73.61% on this metric.
Lay Hong Bhd's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lay Hong Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9385'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.23 Max: 3.56
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, Lay Hong Bhd's highest Yield on Cost was 3.56. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.23.
XKLS:9385's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 73.61% of 1167
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.42
vs XKLS:9385: 1.67
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) 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.
Lay Hong Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XKLS:9385 vs ADM, BG, TSN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Lay Hong 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.
Lay Hong Bhd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lay Hong Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lay Hong 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 Lay Hong Bhd is calculated as
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.67 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 Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Lay Hong Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.50 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #859 out of 1167 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Lay Hong Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Lay Hong Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.67 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 3.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 1.67 is 51.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #859 out of 1167 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lay Hong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lay Hong Bhd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #859 out of 1167 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Lay Hong Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 1.67 is 51.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lay Hong Bhd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.50 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Lay Hong 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.42, based on 1,167 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. Lay Hong Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.67 is 51.2% 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 Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lay Hong Bhd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.67, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lay Hong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.67, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 51.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.42. Lay Hong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.67 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers Lay Hong Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9385:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.67 (36% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.24 (24.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#859 of 1167)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9385 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lay Hong Bhd is engaged in integrated livestock farming and Investment holding. The Company's three core businesses are Integrated livestock farming, Food manufacturing, and Retail business. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated livestock farming segment that includes layer and broiler operations.
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