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BOC Hong Kong Holdings's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for BOC Hong Kong Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, BOC Hong Kong Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 12.81. The lowest was 4.63. And the median was 7.91.
XTER:BOF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 3.86 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings (XTER:BOF) 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.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BOC Hong Kong Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BOC Hong Kong Holdings'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.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BOC Hong Kong Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BOC Hong Kong Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings 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.
BOC Hong Kong Holdings (XTER:BOF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 BOC Hong Kong Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, BOC Hong Kong Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.63 to 12.81. According to the industry distribution chart, BOC Hong Kong Holdings ranks #238 out of 1259 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is BOC Hong Kong Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
BOC Hong Kong Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.63 to a high of 12.81. Based on the distribution chart, BOC Hong Kong Holdings ranks #238 out of 1259 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BOC Hong Kong Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BOC Hong Kong Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BOC Hong Kong Holdings ranks #238 out of 1259 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places BOC Hong Kong Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.86. Historically, BOC Hong Kong Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.63 to 12.81 over the past decade. 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 Banks company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Banks companies is 3.86, based on 1,259 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. 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 BOC Hong Kong Holdings and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BOC Hong Kong Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BOC Hong Kong Holdings stock overvalued right now?
BOC Hong Kong Holdings (XTER:BOF) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.00, compared to a current price of €3.01 — trading 50.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. BOC Hong Kong Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 BOC Hong Kong Holdings (XTER:BOF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 BOC Hong Kong Holdings (XTER:BOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BOC Hong Kong Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.01 is trading 50.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.00.
Key valuation signals for XTER:BOF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: €2.00 vs. price of €3.01 (50.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:BOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BOC Hong Kong is a subsidiary of Bank of China. It is the second-largest bank in Hong Kong in terms of loan and deposit market shares. Although BOC Hong Kong is legally separate from its parent, it maintains close relationships with it in management, administration, and business relations. The two companies also cooperate in several areas, including the reselling of Bank of China's insurance and securities services. Bank of China holds a 66% stake in BOC Hong Kong.
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