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Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSCBAH:BBK +0.35%27 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.98 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 14.91. GuruFocus rates BAH:BBK with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,251 Banks companies, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC ranks better than 92.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:BBK'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.4 Med: 14.91 Max: 20.56
Current: 14.98
During the past 13 years, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's highest Yield on Cost was 20.56. The lowest was 7.40. And the median was 14.91.
BAH:BBK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 92.33% of 1251
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.84
vs BAH:BBK: 14.98
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) 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.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BAH:BBK vs PNC, USB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC'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.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC 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.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.98 as of Jul. 29, 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.91. Over the past decade, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.40 to 20.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC ranks #96 out of 1251 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.98 is near median its 10-year median of 14.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.40 to a high of 20.56. The Banks industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's value of 14.98 is 290.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC ranks #96 out of 1251 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC ranks #96 out of 1251 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's value of 14.98 is 290.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.40 to 20.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.91 vs. the industry median of 3.84, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC 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 Banks company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Banks companies is 3.84, based on 1,251 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. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.98 is 290.1% 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.51, compared to a current price of BHD0.58 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.91 and 290.1% above the Banks industry median of 3.84. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.98 as of Jul. 29, 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.58 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.51.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:BBK:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.98 (near median its 10-year median of 14.91)
GF Value™: BHD0.51 vs. price of BHD0.58 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 290.1% above the Banks median (#96 of 1251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:BBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Business Description
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC is a public shareholding company engaged in providing commercial banking and wealth management services. The various products and services offered by the company include different types of deposit accounts, loans and advances, insurance and investment products, online banking, telebanking services, trade finance, and others. It also engages in credit card operations and business process outsourcing services through its subsidiaries. The company's operating segment includes Retail banking, Corporate banking, International banking, and Investment, treasury, and other activities. It generates maximum revenue from the Investment, treasury, and other activities segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Bahrain and also has a presence in other markets.
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