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KAPJSE:KAP +1.48%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Conglomerates companies, KAP ranks worse than 272479.29% on this metric.
KAP's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, KAP's highest Yield on Cost was 15.33. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 3.66.
JSE:KAP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 3.64 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
KAP (JSE:KAP) 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.
KAP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:KAP vs HON, MMM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, KAP'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.
KAP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KAP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAP'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.
KAP (JSE:KAP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 KAP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KAP ranks #999999 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is KAP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
KAP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, KAP ranks #999999 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KAP has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KAP ranks #999999 out of 367 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places KAP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.64. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Conglomerates companies is 3.64, based on 367 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. 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 KAP and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP (JSE:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.62, compared to a current price of R2.75 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. KAP's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 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 KAP (JSE:KAP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 KAP (JSE:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.75 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.62.
GuruFocus considers KAP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:KAP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: R2.62 vs. price of R2.75 (5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:KAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KAP Ltd is a diversified group consisting of industrial, chemical, and logistics businesses, and road safety segments in sub-Saharan Africa. It operates through the following segments: PG Bison, Safripol, Unitrans, Feltex, Restonic, Optix, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Unitrans segment which is involved in a supply chain and operational services business providing customized solutions to customers in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer, agriculture, petrochemical, mining, and passenger transport.
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