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TranspacoJSE:TPC 87 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.90 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 19.33. GuruFocus rates JSE:TPC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R35.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Packaging & Containers companies, Transpaco ranks better than 93.9% on this metric.
Transpaco's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transpaco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:TPC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.61 Med: 19.33 Max: 31.85
Current: 15.9
During the past 13 years, Transpaco's highest Yield on Cost was 31.85. The lowest was 11.61. And the median was 19.33.
JSE:TPC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 93.9% of 246
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.035
vs JSE:TPC: 15.90
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.
Transpaco 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:TPC vs SW, PKG, IP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Transpaco'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.
Transpaco 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Transpaco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transpaco'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 Transpaco is calculated as
Transpaco (JSE:TPC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.90 as of Jul. 19, 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 Transpaco and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 19.33. Over the past decade, Transpaco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 11.61 to 31.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #15 out of 246 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Transpaco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Transpaco's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.90 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.61 to a high of 31.85. The Packaging & Containers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04. Transpaco's value of 15.90 is 423.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #15 out of 246 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transpaco has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transpaco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Transpaco ranks #15 out of 246 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Transpaco in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04. Transpaco's value of 15.90 is 423.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Transpaco's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 11.61 to 31.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.33 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Transpaco 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.04, based on 246 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. Transpaco's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.90 is 423.9% 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 Transpaco and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transpaco's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.90, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 19.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transpaco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco (JSE:TPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R35.49, compared to a current price of R44.00 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.90, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.33 and 423.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.04. Transpaco's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.90 as of Jul. 19, 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 Transpaco (JSE:TPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transpaco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R44.00 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of R35.49.
GuruFocus considers Transpaco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TPC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 15.90 (18% below median its 10-year median of 19.33)
GF Value™: R35.49 vs. price of R44.00 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 423.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#15 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:TPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transpaco Ltd is a manufacturer, recycler, and distributor of paper and plastic packaging products. It operates in three business segments: Plastics Products, Paper and Board Products, and Property and Group Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Plastic products segment. Its Plastic products segment manufactures flexible plastic packaging solutions. Some of its products include Retail vest-type plastic bags; Refuse bags; Tubing and sheeting; Scholastic stationery; Heavy duty cores; Yarn cores; Conical containers; Stretch film and others.
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