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Ardagh Metal PackagingAMBP -0.90%61 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.05 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 10.58. GuruFocus rates AMBP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Packaging & Containers companies, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks better than 86.29% on this metric.
Ardagh Metal Packaging's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ardagh Metal Packaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
AMBP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96 Med: 10.58 Max: 15.94
Current: 9.05
During the past 7 years, Ardagh Metal Packaging's highest Yield on Cost was 15.94. The lowest was 2.96. And the median was 10.58.
AMBP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 86.29% of 248
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs AMBP: 9.05
Ardagh Metal Packaging (NYSE:AMBP) 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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
AMBP vs GPK, GEF, TRS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ardagh Metal Packaging'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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ardagh Metal Packaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardagh Metal Packaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Ardagh Metal Packaging 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.
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.05 as of Jul. 14, 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 10.58. Over the past decade, Ardagh Metal Packaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.96 to 15.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #34 out of 248 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Ardagh Metal Packaging's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.05 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 10.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 15.94. The Packaging & Containers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Ardagh Metal Packaging's value of 9.05 is 191% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #34 out of 248 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ardagh Metal Packaging has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardagh Metal Packaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GPK and GEF?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ardagh Metal Packaging ranks #34 out of 248 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Ardagh Metal Packaging in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Ardagh Metal Packaging's value of 9.05 is 191% above this benchmark. Historically, Ardagh Metal Packaging's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.96 to 15.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.58 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Ardagh Metal Packaging 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.11, based on 248 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. Ardagh Metal Packaging's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.05 is 191% 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardagh Metal Packaging's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.05, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 10.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardagh Metal Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.36, compared to a current price of $4.42 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.05, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 10.58 and 191% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.11. Ardagh Metal Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.05 as of Jul. 14, 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 Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardagh Metal Packaging stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.42 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.36.
GuruFocus considers Ardagh Metal Packaging to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AMBP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.05 (14% below median its 10-year median of 10.58)
GF Value™: $4.36 vs. price of $4.42 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191% above the Packaging & Containers median (#34 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA is a supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable, metal beverage cans and ends to brand owners. The company deals with multiple categories of products including beer, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, hard seltzers, juices, pre-mixed cocktails, teas, sparkling waters, and wine. The geographical segments of the company includes Europe and the Americas. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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