Big Yellow GroupCHIX:BYGL +0.64%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.73 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 4.59. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BYGL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 REITs companies, Big Yellow Group ranks better than 52.41% on this metric.
Big Yellow Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Big Yellow Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BYGl'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.75 Med: 4.59 Max: 8.07
Current: 7.73
During the past 13 years, Big Yellow Group's highest Yield on Cost was 8.07. The lowest was 2.75. And the median was 4.59.
CHIX:BYGl's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 52.41% of 870
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.26
vs CHIX:BYGl: 7.73
Big Yellow Group (CHIX:BYGl) 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.
Big Yellow Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:BYGL vs PLD, PSA, EXR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Big Yellow Group'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.
Big Yellow Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Big Yellow Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big Yellow Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Big Yellow Group 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.
Big Yellow Group (CHIX:BYGL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.73 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 Big Yellow Group and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 4.59. Over the past decade, Big Yellow Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.75 to 8.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #414 out of 870 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Big Yellow Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Big Yellow Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.73 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 4.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.75 to a high of 8.07. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.26. Big Yellow Group's value of 7.73 is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #414 out of 870 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Big Yellow Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Yellow Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Big Yellow Group ranks #414 out of 870 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Big Yellow Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.26. Big Yellow Group's value of 7.73 is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Big Yellow Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.75 to 8.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.59 vs. the industry median of 7.26, Big Yellow Group 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 REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.26, based on 870 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. Big Yellow Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.73 is 6.5% 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 Big Yellow Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big Yellow Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.73, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 4.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Yellow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group (CHIX:BYGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.52, compared to a current price of £8.70 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.73, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 4.59 and 6.5% above the REITs industry median of 7.26. Big Yellow Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Big Yellow Group (CHIX:BYGL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.73 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 Big Yellow Group (CHIX:BYGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Yellow Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £8.70 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.52.
GuruFocus considers Big Yellow Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BYGL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.73 (68% above median its 10-year median of 4.59)
GF Value™: £10.52 vs. price of £8.70 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% above the REITs median (#414 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BYGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big Yellow Group PLC operates a portfolio of modern, purpose-built self-storage stores. The Group provides self storage solutions for domestic and business customers, including storage space, flexi offices, dedicated office space, delivery acceptance, forklifting, courier arrangement services, and the sale of boxes and packing materials. The Group operates Big Yellow stores and Armadillo stores across the United Kingdom, with a focus on London and the South East. The Group operates in one segment, the provision of self-storage and related services.
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