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Ebro FoodsFRA:AZU 76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 4.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:AZU with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,161 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ebro Foods ranks better than 63.14% on this metric.
Ebro Foods's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ebro Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AZU'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96 Med: 4.07 Max: 5.11
Current: 4.65
During the past 13 years, Ebro Foods's highest Yield on Cost was 5.11. The lowest was 2.96. And the median was 4.07.
FRA:AZU's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 63.14% of 1161
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.42
vs FRA:AZU: 4.65
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.
Ebro Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:AZU vs KHC, GIS, HRL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ebro Foods'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.
Ebro Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ebro Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ebro Foods'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 Ebro Foods is calculated as
Ebro Foods (FRA:AZU) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.65 as of Aug. 15, 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 Ebro Foods and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 4.07. Over the past decade, Ebro Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.96 to 5.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Ebro Foods ranks #428 out of 1161 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Ebro Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Ebro Foods' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.65 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 5.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Ebro Foods' value of 4.65 is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ebro Foods ranks #428 out of 1161 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ebro Foods has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ebro Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ebro Foods ranks #428 out of 1161 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Ebro Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Ebro Foods' value of 4.65 is 36% above this benchmark. Historically, Ebro Foods' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.96 to 5.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.07 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Ebro Foods 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 3.42, based on 1,161 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. Ebro Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.65 is 36% 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 Ebro Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ebro Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 4.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ebro Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ebro Foods (FRA:AZU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.83, compared to a current price of €18.16 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.07 and 36% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.42. Ebro Foods' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Ebro Foods (FRA:AZU), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65 as of Aug. 15, 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 Ebro Foods (FRA:AZU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ebro Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.16 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.83.
GuruFocus considers Ebro Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AZU:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.65 (14% above median its 10-year median of 4.07)
GF Value™: €15.83 vs. price of €18.16 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#428 of 1161)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AZU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ebro Foods SA is a Spanish international food group operating in the pasta, rice, and sauces segments. The company is present in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, through its wide network of subsidiaries and brands. The core businesses are rice and pasta, offered in dry, fresh, precooked, and frozen varieties. Aside from pasta and rice, Ebro Food offers ready meals, fresh potato, sauces among others. The largest geographical segment for the rice division is in Europe, followed by North America, Asia, and Africa. Pasta, sauces, and other products, accounting for almost half of revenue, are mainly present in Europe and North America.
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