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Unilever Pakistan FoodsKAR:UPFL -0.20%94 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 17.68 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 11.67. GuruFocus rates KAR:UPFL with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨29,373.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,170 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks better than 94.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever Pakistan Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:UPFL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 11.67 Max: 29.57
Current: 17.68
During the past 13 years, Unilever Pakistan Foods's highest Yield on Cost was 29.57. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 11.67.
KAR:UPFL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 94.44% of 1170
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs KAR:UPFL: 17.68
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.
Unilever Pakistan Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:UPFL vs KHC, GIS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Unilever Pakistan Foods'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.
Unilever Pakistan Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever Pakistan Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unilever Pakistan Foods'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.
Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 17.68 as of Aug. 03, 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 11.67. Over the past decade, Unilever Pakistan Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.95 to 29.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks #65 out of 1170 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Unilever Pakistan Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Unilever Pakistan Foods' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 17.68 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 11.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 29.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Unilever Pakistan Foods' value of 17.68 is 415.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks #65 out of 1170 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Unilever Pakistan Foods has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever Pakistan Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks #65 out of 1170 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Unilever Pakistan Foods in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Unilever Pakistan Foods' value of 17.68 is 415.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever Pakistan Foods' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.95 to 29.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.67 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Unilever Pakistan Foods 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 3.43, 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. Unilever Pakistan Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 17.68 is 415.5% 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unilever Pakistan Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 17.68, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 11.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unilever Pakistan Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨29,373.77, compared to a current price of ₨25,250.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 17.68, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 11.67 and 415.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.43. Unilever Pakistan Foods' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 17.68 as of Aug. 03, 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Pakistan Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨25,250.00 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨29,373.77.
GuruFocus considers Unilever Pakistan Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:UPFL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 17.68 (51% above median its 10-year median of 11.67)
GF Value™: ₨29,373.77 vs. price of ₨25,250.00 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 415.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#65 of 1170)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:UPFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unilever Pakistan Foods Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of consumer and commercial food products. It sells the products under the brand names of Rafhan, Knorr, Hellmanns, Energile, Glaxose-D, and Food Solutions. It also includes brands such as Comfort, Dove, Lifebuoy, Pepsodent, Lux, Domex, Ponds, and other brands.
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