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Nick ScaliASX:NCK -1.70%91 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.58 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 6.86. GuruFocus rates ASX:NCK with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of A$16.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 Retail - Cyclical companies, Nick Scali ranks better than 74.96% on this metric.
Nick Scali's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nick Scali's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NCK'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.12 Med: 6.86 Max: 21.9
Current: 6.58
During the past 13 years, Nick Scali's highest Yield on Cost was 21.90. The lowest was 3.12. And the median was 6.86.
ASX:NCK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 74.96% of 579
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs ASX:NCK: 6.58
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) 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.
Nick Scali 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:NCK vs CASY, WSM, DKS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Nick Scali'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.
Nick Scali 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nick Scali's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nick Scali'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 Nick Scali is calculated as
Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.58 as of Jul. 26, 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 Nick Scali and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.86. Over the past decade, Nick Scali's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.12 to 21.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Nick Scali ranks #145 out of 579 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Nick Scali's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nick Scali's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.58 is near median its 10-year median of 6.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.12 to a high of 21.90. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31. Nick Scali's value of 6.58 is 98.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nick Scali ranks #145 out of 579 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nick Scali has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nick Scali's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nick Scali ranks #145 out of 579 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Nick Scali in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31. Nick Scali's value of 6.58 is 98.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nick Scali's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.12 to 21.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.86 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Nick Scali 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.31, based on 579 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. Nick Scali's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.58 is 98.8% 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 Nick Scali and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nick Scali's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nick Scali stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$16.39, compared to a current price of A$15.05 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.86 and 98.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.31. Nick Scali's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Nick Scali (ASX:NCK), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.58 as of Jul. 26, 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 Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nick Scali stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$15.05 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$16.39.
GuruFocus considers Nick Scali to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:NCK:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.58 (near median its 10-year median of 6.86)
GF Value™: A$16.39 vs. price of A$15.05 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#145 of 579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:NCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nick Scali Ltd engages in the sourcing and retailing of household furniture and related accessories in Australia and New Zealand. It offers products of Sofas & Armchairs, Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, and Rugs & Accessories. The Company has two reportable segments, being the retailing of furniture in Australia and New Zealand, as well as the United Kingdom.
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