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CulpCULP -2.37%59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates CULP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 533 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Culp ranks worse than 187617.07% on this metric.
Culp's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Culp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Culp's highest Yield on Cost was 10.61. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 2.46.
CULP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 3.32 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
Culp 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CULP vs PASW, DXYN, UFI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Culp'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.
Culp 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Culp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Culp'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.
Culp (CULP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 Culp and its competitors. Over the past decade, Culp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.75 to 10.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #999999 out of 533 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Culp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Culp's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 10.61. Based on the distribution chart, Culp ranks #999999 out of 533 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Culp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Culp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PASW and DXYN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #999999 out of 533 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Culp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32. Historically, Culp's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.75 to 10.61 over the past decade. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.32, based on 533 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. 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 Culp and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Culp's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Culp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp (CULP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.25, compared to a current price of $3.70 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Culp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Culp (CULP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 Culp (CULP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.70 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.25.
GuruFocus considers Culp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CULP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $4.25 vs. price of $3.70 (12.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CULP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Culp Inc manufactures, markets mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furnishings. The company has two operating segments: Mattress fabrics, which generate maximum revenue, and Upholstery fabrics. The mattress fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery fabrics segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics to residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture manufacturers. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America.
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