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GenusGENSF 71 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.59 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates GENSF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.83. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 150 Biotechnology companies, Genus ranks worse than 51.33% on this metric.
Genus's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genus's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
GENSF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 1.23 Max: 2.44
Current: 1.59
During the past 13 years, Genus's highest Yield on Cost was 2.44. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.23.
GENSF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 51.33% of 150
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs GENSF: 1.59
Genus (OTCPK:GENSF) 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.
Genus 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
GENSF vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Genus'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.
Genus 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Genus's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genus'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 Genus is calculated as
Genus (GENSF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.59 as of Aug. 01, 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 Genus and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Genus' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.56 to 2.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Genus ranks #77 out of 150 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Genus' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Genus' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.59 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 2.44. The Biotechnology industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71. Genus' value of 1.59 is 7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genus ranks #77 out of 150 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genus has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genus' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Genus ranks #77 out of 150 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Genus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71. Genus' value of 1.59 is 7% below this benchmark. Historically, Genus' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.56 to 2.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Genus 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 Biotechnology company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Biotechnology companies is 1.71, based on 150 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. Genus's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.59 is 7% 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 Genus and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genus's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.59, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genus stock overvalued right now?
Genus (GENSF) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.59. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.83, compared to a current price of $31.07 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.59, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.71. Genus' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Genus (GENSF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.59 as of Aug. 01, 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 Genus (GENSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.07 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.83.
Key valuation signals for GENSF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.59 (29% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: $29.83 vs. price of $31.07 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7% below the Biotechnology median (#77 of 150)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GENSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genus PLC is an animal genetics company focused on improving cattle and pig populations to support sustainable food production. The company operates through two main business units: one providing bovine genetics mainly for dairy and beef cattle, and the other offering porcine genetics for pork production. Genus develops genetically superior breeding animals using scientific techniques. It generates revenue by selling genetics, including semen and embryos, as well as through related services under multi-year royalty agreements. The principal activities of each segment are: (a) Genus PIC porcine sales business, (b) Genus ABS: bovine sales business, and (c) Genus Research and Development: spending on research and development.
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