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National Foods FZCOKAR:NATF -1.15%95 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.59 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 235% above its 10-year median of 6.45. GuruFocus rates KAR:NATF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨263.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,170 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, National Foods FZCO ranks better than 96.15% on this metric.
National Foods FZCO's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Foods FZCO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:NATF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 6.45 Max: 23.71
Current: 21.59
During the past 13 years, National Foods FZCO's highest Yield on Cost was 23.71. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 6.45.
KAR:NATF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 96.15% of 1170
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.4
vs KAR:NATF: 21.59
National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) 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.
National Foods FZCO 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:NATF vs KHC, GIS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, National Foods FZCO'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.
National Foods FZCO 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Foods FZCO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Foods FZCO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
National Foods FZCO 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.
National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.59 as of Jul. 23, 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 National Foods FZCO and its competitors. This is 235% above median its historical median of 6.45. Over the past decade, National Foods FZCO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.84 to 23.71. According to the industry distribution chart, National Foods FZCO ranks #45 out of 1170 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is National Foods FZCO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
National Foods FZCO's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.59 is 235% above median its 10-year median of 6.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 23.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40. National Foods FZCO's value of 21.59 is 535% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Foods FZCO ranks #45 out of 1170 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Foods FZCO has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Foods FZCO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, National Foods FZCO ranks #45 out of 1170 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places National Foods FZCO in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40. National Foods FZCO's value of 21.59 is 535% above this benchmark. Historically, National Foods FZCO's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.84 to 23.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.45 vs. the industry median of 3.40, National Foods FZCO 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.40, based on 1,170 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. National Foods FZCO's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.59 is 535% 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 National Foods FZCO and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Foods FZCO's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.59, which is 235% above median its own 10-year median of 6.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Foods FZCO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨263.59, compared to a current price of ₨384.04 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.59, which is 235% above median its 10-year median of 6.45 and 535% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.40. National Foods FZCO's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 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 National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.59 as of Jul. 23, 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 National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Foods FZCO stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨384.04 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨263.59.
GuruFocus considers National Foods FZCO to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:NATF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 21.59 (235% above median its 10-year median of 6.45)
GF Value™: ₨263.59 vs. price of ₨384.04 (45.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 535% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#45 of 1170)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:NATF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Foods FZCO, formerly known as National Foods Ltd, is a Pakistan-based multi-category food company. It is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of convenience food products. The company's operating segment includes Food and food-related products and Retail. It generates maximum revenue from the Food and food-related products segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from Pakistan and also has a presence in KSA/Canada, the Middle East. The products of the company include desserts, jams, pickles, frozen meals, ketchup, recipe masala, rice, basic spices, and snacks.
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