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B&G FoodsFRA:DHR +0.51%45 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.71 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:DHR with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,168 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, B&G Foods ranks better than 69.95% on this metric.
B&G Foods's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for B&G Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DHR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 2.46 Max: 6.83
Current: 5.71
During the past 13 years, B&G Foods's highest Yield on Cost was 6.83. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 2.46.
FRA:DHR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 69.95% of 1168
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.405
vs FRA:DHR: 5.71
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.
B&G Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:DHR vs BYND, PRE, AMNF: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, B&G 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.
B&G Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&G Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B&G 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 B&G Foods is calculated as
B&G Foods (FRA:DHR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.71 as of Jul. 30, 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 B&G Foods and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, B&G Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.95 to 6.83. According to the industry distribution chart, B&G Foods ranks #351 out of 1168 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is B&G Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
B&G Foods' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.71 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 6.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. B&G Foods' value of 5.71 is 67.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&G Foods ranks #351 out of 1168 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, B&G Foods has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&G Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BYND and PRE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, B&G Foods ranks #351 out of 1168 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts B&G Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. B&G Foods' value of 5.71 is 67.7% above this benchmark. Historically, B&G Foods' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.95 to 6.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 3.41, B&G 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 3.41, based on 1,168 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. B&G Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.71 is 67.7% 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 B&G Foods 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. B&G Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.71, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B&G Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&G Foods (FRA:DHR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.52, compared to a current price of €3.16 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.71, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 67.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.41. B&G Foods' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 B&G Foods (FRA:DHR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.71 as of Jul. 30, 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 B&G Foods (FRA:DHR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&G Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.16 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.52.
GuruFocus considers B&G Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DHR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.71 (132% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: €5.52 vs. price of €3.16 (42.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#351 of 1168)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
B&G Foods Inc manufactures, sells, and distributes a range of branded, shelf-stable, and frozen food and household products across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Its products include frozen and canned vegetables, canola and other cooking oils, vegetable shortening, cooking sprays, oatmeal and other hot cereals, fruit spreads, canned meats and beans, bagel chips, spices, seasonings, hot sauces, and wine vinegar. The company's main brands include Crisco, Clabber Girl, Bear Creek, Polaner, Underwood, B&G, Grandma's, New York Style, B&M, Baker's Joy, Regina, TrueNorth, Static Guard, SugarTwin and Brer Rabbit. It operates in four reportable segments: i) Specialty, the majoriy revenue generating segment, ii) Meals, iii) Frozen & Vegetables, iv) Spices & Flavor Solutions.
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