Barry Callebaut AGBYCBF 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.18 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates BYCBF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,524.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,171 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Barry Callebaut AG ranks worse than 55.08% on this metric.
Barry Callebaut AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barry Callebaut AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BYCBF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 1.51 Max: 4.73
Current: 3.18
During the past 13 years, Barry Callebaut AG's highest Yield on Cost was 4.73. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 1.51.
BYCBF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 55.08% of 1171
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs BYCBF: 3.18
Barry Callebaut AG (OTCPK:BYCBF) 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.
Barry Callebaut AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BYCBF vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Barry Callebaut AG 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.
Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.18 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Barry Callebaut AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.24 to 4.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #645 out of 1171 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.18 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 4.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 3.18 is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #645 out of 1171 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #645 out of 1171 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Barry Callebaut AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 3.18 is 6.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Barry Callebaut AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.24 to 4.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Barry Callebaut AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.41, based on 1,171 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. Barry Callebaut AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.18 is 6.7% 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barry Callebaut AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.18, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,524.14, compared to a current price of $1,387.89 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.18, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 6.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.41. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.18 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,387.89 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,524.14.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BYCBF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.18 (111% above median its 10-year median of 1.51)
GF Value™: $2,524.14 vs. price of $1,387.89 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#645 of 1171)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYCBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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