Saul CentersBFS -0.93%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.09 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 880 REITs companies, Saul Centers ranks worse than 52.61% on this metric.
Saul Centers's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saul Centers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BFS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93 Med: 5.64 Max: 9.91
Current: 7.09
During the past 13 years, Saul Centers's highest Yield on Cost was 9.91. The lowest was 2.93. And the median was 5.64.
BFS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 52.61% of 880
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.295
vs BFS: 7.09
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.
Saul Centers 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers'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 Saul Centers is calculated as
Saul Centers (BFS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.09 as of Jun. 30, 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 Saul Centers and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 5.64. Over the past decade, Saul Centers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.93 to 9.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #463 out of 880 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Saul Centers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Saul Centers' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.09 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 5.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 9.91. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.30. Saul Centers' value of 7.09 is 2.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #463 out of 880 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #463 out of 880 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Saul Centers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.30. Saul Centers' value of 7.09 is 2.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Saul Centers' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.93 to 9.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 7.30, Saul Centers has consistently been below 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 REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.30, based on 880 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. Saul Centers's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.09 is 2.8% below 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 Saul Centers and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saul Centers's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.09, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.81, compared to a current price of $37.39 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.09, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 2.8% below the REITs industry median of 7.30. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.09 as of Jun. 30, 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.39 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.81.
GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BFS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.09 (26% above median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: $41.81 vs. price of $37.39 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% below the REITs median (#463 of 880)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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