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WASGAU Produktions & Handel AGFRA:MSH +1.19%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.96 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:MSH with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Retail - Defensive companies, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks worse than 93.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MSH'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.85 Max: 1.58
Current: 0.96
During the past 13 years, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's highest Yield on Cost was 1.58. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.85.
FRA:MSH's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 93.4% of 197
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.44
vs FRA:MSH: 0.96
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) 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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:MSH vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG'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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG 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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.96 as of Jul. 16, 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 1.58. According to the industry distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #184 out of 197 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.96 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.58. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 0.96 is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #184 out of 197 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #184 out of 197 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 0.96 is 72.1% below this benchmark. Historically, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 1.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 3.44, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.44, based on 197 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. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.96 is 72.1% below 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.96, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.53, compared to a current price of €8.50 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.96, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 72.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.44. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.96 as of Jul. 16, 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.50 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.53.
GuruFocus considers WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MSH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.96 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: €10.53 vs. price of €8.50 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#184 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Business Description
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG is an independent food retailer in Germany. It also provides cakes, sweet pastries, cold and hot snacks, and breads and rolls under the WASGAU bakery brand.
69GF Score
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