GROUF (Grafton Group) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.56 (As of Jul. 10, 2026) — 144% Above Median


What is Grafton Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Grafton Group GROUF 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 1.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Grafton Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.56.


The historical rank and industry rank for Grafton Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

GROUF' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 1.87   Max: 6.57
Current: 4.56

During the past 13 years, Grafton Group's highest Yield on Cost was 6.57. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 1.87.


GROUF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 3.77 vs GROUF: 4.56

Grafton Group  (OTCPK:GROUF) 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.

Grafton Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms

GROUF vs FAST, GWW, FERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.

Grafton Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


Grafton Group 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Grafton Group is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % →
What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.56 mean?
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.56 as of Jul. 10, 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 1.87.
Is Grafton Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Grafton Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.56 is 144% above median its 10-year median of 1.87. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.77. Grafton Group's value of 4.56 is 21% above this industry median.
How does Grafton Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.56 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.77. Grafton Group's value of 4.56 is 21% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.87 vs. the industry median of 3.77, Grafton Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.77, based on 104 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. Grafton Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.56 is 21% 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 1.87 and 21% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.77. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.56 as of Jul. 10, 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.

Grafton Group Business Description

Other Exchanges GFTUl:UKGFTU:UKGN5:Germany
Address Carmanhall Road, The Hive, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin, IRL, D18 Y2C9
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.