Anheuser-Busch InBev/NVBUDFF -0.48%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 4.39. GuruFocus rates BUDFF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 149 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks worse than 55.03% on this metric.
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.
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BUDFF vs STZ, TAP, SAM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % data, can be viewed below:
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Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV'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.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (BUDFF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.10 as of Jul. 08, 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 Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.39. Over the past decade, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.87 to 15.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks #82 out of 149 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.10 is near median its 10-year median of 4.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 15.51. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.26. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's value of 4.10 is 3.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks #82 out of 149 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks #82 out of 149 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.26. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's value of 4.10 is 3.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.87 to 15.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 4.26, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.26, based on 149 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. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.10 is 3.8% 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 Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (BUDFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.95, compared to a current price of $79.78 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 3.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.26. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (BUDFF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10 as of Jul. 08, 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 Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (BUDFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $79.78 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.95.
GuruFocus considers Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUDFF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.10 (near median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: $64.95 vs. price of $79.78 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#82 of 149)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUDFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anheuser-Busch InBev is the largest brewer in the world and one of the world's top five consumer product companies, as measured by EBITDA. The company's portfolio contains six of the top 10 beer brands by volume, and we estimate it distributes 23 brands with retail sales over $1 billion. AB InBev was created by the 2008 merger of Belgium-based InBev and US-based Anheuser-Busch. The firm holds a 62% economic interest in Ambev, an 87% stake in Budweiser APAC, and in 2016 acquired SABMiller.
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