National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.54 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 79% Above Median

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BAH:NBB National Bank of Bahrain BSC BAH:NBB
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Price BHD0.52
GF Value BHD0.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Bank of Bahrain BSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

National Bank of Bahrain BSC BAH:NBB 62 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.54 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 8.11. GuruFocus rates BAH:NBB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,251 Banks companies, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks better than 91.69% on this metric.

National Bank of Bahrain BSC's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.54.


The historical rank and industry rank for National Bank of Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:NBB' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.52   Med: 8.11   Max: 16.09
Current: 14.54


During the past 13 years, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's highest Yield on Cost was 16.09. The lowest was 6.52. And the median was 8.11.


BAH:NBB's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
91.69% of 1251 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.84 vs BAH:NBB: 14.54

National Bank of Bahrain BSC  (BAH:NBB) 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.


National Bank of Bahrain BSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


BAH:NBB vs PNC, USB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank of Bahrain 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.


National Bank of Bahrain BSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Bank of Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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National Bank of Bahrain 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of National Bank of Bahrain BSC is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.54 mean?
National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.54 as of Aug. 02, 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 National Bank of Bahrain BSC and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 8.11. Over the past decade, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.52 to 16.09. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks #104 out of 1251 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is National Bank of Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.54 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 8.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.52 to a high of 16.09. The Banks industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's value of 14.54 is 278.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks #104 out of 1251 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Bank of Bahrain BSC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks #104 out of 1251 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places National Bank of Bahrain BSC in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's value of 14.54 is 278.6% above this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.52 to 16.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.11 vs. the industry median of 3.84, National Bank of Bahrain 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. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.54 is 278.6% 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 National Bank of Bahrain 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. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.54, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 8.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of Bahrain BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.56, compared to a current price of BHD0.52 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.54, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 8.11 and 278.6% above the Banks industry median of 3.84. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.54 as of Aug. 02, 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 National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Bahrain BSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BHD0.52 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.56. GuruFocus considers National Bank of Bahrain BSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:NBB:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.54 (79% above median its 10-year median of 8.11)
  • GF Value™: BHD0.56 vs. price of BHD0.52 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 278.6% above the Banks median (#104 of 1251)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:NBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Bank of Bahrain BSC Business Description

Address Government Avenue, NBB Tower, P.O. Box 106, Manama, BHR
National Bank of Bahrain BSC is a commercial banking service provider in Bahrain. The company's operating segments include Retail Banking, Corporate & Commercial Banking, Overseas Branches and Market & Client Solutions. The consumer banking and business banking related SBUs in Bahrain provide various banking products and services to the Group's customers. The SBUs are differentiated based on their respective customer segments. Retail Banking caters to individuals and non-borrowing SMEs, while Corporate & Commercial Banking caters to governments, corporates, commercial enterprises and borrowing SMEs.
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