Canadian TireCDNAF +0.24%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 4.76. GuruFocus rates CDNAF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Retail - Cyclical companies, Canadian Tire ranks better than 73.84% on this metric.
Canadian Tire's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Tire's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CDNAF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37 Med: 4.76 Max: 9.05
Current: 6.38
During the past 13 years, Canadian Tire's highest Yield on Cost was 9.05. The lowest was 2.37. And the median was 4.76.
CDNAF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 73.84% of 581
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.23
vs CDNAF: 6.38
Canadian Tire (OTCPK:CDNAF) 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.
Canadian Tire 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CDNAF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Canadian Tire'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.
Canadian Tire 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Canadian Tire's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Tire'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 Canadian Tire is calculated as
Canadian Tire (CDNAF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.38 as of Jul. 11, 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 Canadian Tire and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 4.76. Over the past decade, Canadian Tire's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.37 to 9.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Tire ranks #152 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Canadian Tire's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Canadian Tire's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.38 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 9.05. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23. Canadian Tire's value of 6.38 is 97.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Tire ranks #152 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Tire has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Tire's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Canadian Tire ranks #152 out of 581 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Canadian Tire in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23. Canadian Tire's value of 6.38 is 97.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Tire's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.37 to 9.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.76 vs. the industry median of 3.23, Canadian Tire 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.23, based on 581 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. Canadian Tire's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.38 is 97.5% 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 Canadian Tire and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Tire's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 4.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Tire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Tire (CDNAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $119.02, compared to a current price of $135.62 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.76 and 97.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.23. Canadian Tire's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Canadian Tire (CDNAF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38 as of Jul. 11, 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 Canadian Tire (CDNAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Tire stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $135.62 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.02.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Tire to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDNAF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.38 (34% above median its 10-year median of 4.76)
GF Value™: $119.02 vs. price of $135.62 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#152 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDNAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Tire is a leading general merchandise retailer with over 1,400 affiliated stores across Canada. The company operates about 650 stores, with the remaining operated by franchisees or third-party dealers. The retailer boasts a wide array of owned and affiliated banners that include its iconic namesake brand, Mark's, Sport Chek, Sports Experts, PartSource, and Party City. Its product assortment includes automotive parts, appliances, home improvement items, sporting goods, and apparel. The firm also offers a loyalty program with 12 million members and owns a financial services arm that manages a credit card portfolio for its more than 2 million active users.
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