China Mengniu Dairy CoCIADF -0.98%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.30 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 301% above its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates CIADF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,171 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks better than 83.86% on this metric.
China Mengniu Dairy Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Mengniu Dairy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CIADF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 2.32 Max: 9.35
Current: 9.3
During the past 13 years, China Mengniu Dairy Co's highest Yield on Cost was 9.35. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 2.32.
CIADF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 83.86% of 1171
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs CIADF: 9.30
China Mengniu Dairy Co (OTCPK:CIADF) 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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CIADF vs KHC, GIS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, China Mengniu Dairy Co'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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Mengniu Dairy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mengniu Dairy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
China Mengniu Dairy Co 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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.30 as of Jul. 09, 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. This is 301% above median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, China Mengniu Dairy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 9.35. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #189 out of 1171 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.30 is 301% above median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 9.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 9.30 is 172.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #189 out of 1171 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Mengniu Dairy Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mengniu Dairy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #189 out of 1171 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China Mengniu Dairy Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 9.30 is 172.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Mengniu Dairy Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 9.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 3.41, China Mengniu Dairy Co 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 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. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.30 is 172.7% 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co 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. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.30, which is 301% above median its own 10-year median of 2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.97, compared to a current price of $2.02 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.30, which is 301% above median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 172.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.41. China Mengniu Dairy Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.30 as of Jul. 09, 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.02 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.97.
GuruFocus considers China Mengniu Dairy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIADF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.30 (301% above median its 10-year median of 2.32)
GF Value™: $1.97 vs. price of $2.02 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 172.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#189 of 1171)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIADF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mengniu Dairy is China's second-largest dairy producer by market share. The company produces a wide range of dairy products, including liquid milk, yogurt, ice cream, infant milk formula, and cheese. Liquid milk, composed of milk, milk beverages, and yogurt, contributed roughly 80% of Mengniu's revenue in 2024. Flagship lineups include Deluxe, Mengniu Pure Milk, Just Yoghurt, and Yoyi C. Mengniu also owns two infant formula brands, Yashili and Bellamy, as well as Milkground, a cheese brand.
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