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KCB GroupDAR:KCB -0.56%89 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.35 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 6.51. GuruFocus rates DAR:KCB with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of TZS1,206.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,251 Banks companies, KCB Group ranks better than 62.19% on this metric.
KCB Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for KCB Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DAR:KCB'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 6.51 Max: 11.97
Current: 5.35
During the past 13 years, KCB Group's highest Yield on Cost was 11.97. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 6.51.
DAR:KCB's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 62.19% of 1251
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.88
vs DAR:KCB: 5.35
KCB Group (DAR:KCB) 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.
KCB Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KCB Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, KCB 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.
KCB Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, KCB Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KCB Group'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 KCB Group is calculated as
KCB Group (DAR:KCB) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.35 as of Jul. 22, 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 KCB Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 6.51. Over the past decade, KCB Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.98 to 11.97. According to the industry distribution chart, KCB Group ranks #473 out of 1251 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is KCB Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
KCB Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.35 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 11.97. The Banks industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.88. KCB Group's value of 5.35 is 37.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KCB Group ranks #473 out of 1251 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KCB Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KCB Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, KCB Group ranks #473 out of 1251 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts KCB Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.88. KCB Group's value of 5.35 is 37.9% above this benchmark. Historically, KCB Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.98 to 11.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.51 vs. the industry median of 3.88, KCB 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 Banks company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Banks companies is 3.88, based on 1,251 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. KCB Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.35 is 37.9% 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 KCB Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KCB Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.35, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 6.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KCB Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCB Group (DAR:KCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS1,206.03, compared to a current price of TZS1,930.00 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.35, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.51 and 37.9% above the Banks industry median of 3.88. KCB Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 KCB Group (DAR:KCB), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.35 as of Jul. 22, 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 KCB Group (DAR:KCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCB Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of TZS1,930.00 is trading 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of TZS1,206.03.
GuruFocus considers KCB Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAR:KCB:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.35 (18% below median its 10-year median of 6.51)
GF Value™: TZS1,206.03 vs. price of TZS1,930.00 (60% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.9% above the Banks median (#473 of 1251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAR:KCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KCB Group Ltd provides banking services. The company's operating segment includes Retail Banking; Corporate Banking; Mortgages; Treasury and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Corporate banking segment. The Retail banking segment incorporates banking services such as current accounts, fixed deposits, overdrafts, loans, and other credit facilities both in local and foreign currencies for corporate customers. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kenya, and also has its presence in Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC.
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