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Wolverine World WideFRA:WW4 -2.42%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:WW4 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Wolverine World Wide ranks worse than 60.84% on this metric.
Wolverine World Wide's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wolverine World Wide's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WW4'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 1.52 Max: 5.52
Current: 2.09
During the past 13 years, Wolverine World Wide's highest Yield on Cost was 5.52. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.52.
FRA:WW4's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 60.84% of 526
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs FRA:WW4: 2.09
Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) 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.
Wolverine World Wide 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:WW4 vs WEYS, RCKY, FWDI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Wolverine World Wide'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.
Wolverine World Wide 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wolverine World Wide's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wolverine World Wide's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Wolverine World Wide 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.
Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.09 as of Aug. 07, 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 Wolverine World Wide and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Wolverine World Wide's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.71 to 5.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #320 out of 526 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is Wolverine World Wide's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Wolverine World Wide's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.09 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 5.52. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.21. Wolverine World Wide's value of 2.09 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #320 out of 526 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wolverine World Wide has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolverine World Wide's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to WEYS and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #320 out of 526 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Wolverine World Wide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.21. Wolverine World Wide's value of 2.09 is 34.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Wolverine World Wide's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.71 to 5.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 3.21, Wolverine World Wide 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.21, based on 526 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. Wolverine World Wide's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.09 is 34.8% 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 Wolverine World Wide and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolverine World Wide's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wolverine World Wide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.29, compared to a current price of €16.10 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 34.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.21. Wolverine World Wide's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09 as of Aug. 07, 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 Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.10 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.29.
GuruFocus considers Wolverine World Wide to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WW4:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.09 (38% above median its 10-year median of 1.52)
GF Value™: €13.29 vs. price of €16.10 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#320 of 526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WW4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wolverine World Wide Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing, and distributing branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company's segment includes Active Group; and Work Group. It generates maximum revenue from the Active Group segment. Active Group segment consists of Merrell footwear and apparel, Saucony footwear and apparel, Sweaty Betty activewear, and Chaco footwear. Geographically, the company operates in United States; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific; Canada; and Latin America.
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