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KBC Groupe NVKBCSF 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.29 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates KBCSF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,256 Banks companies, KBC Groupe NV ranks better than 56.77% on this metric.
KBC Groupe NV's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for KBC Groupe NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KBCSF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 4.93 Max: 12.95
Current: 4.29
During the past 13 years, KBC Groupe NV's highest Yield on Cost was 12.95. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 4.93.
KBCSF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 56.77% of 1256
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.885
vs KBCSF: 4.29
KBC Groupe NV (OTCPK:KBCSF) 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.
KBC Groupe NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KBCSF vs PNC, USB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, KBC Groupe NV'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.
KBC Groupe NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, KBC Groupe NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KBC Groupe NV'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 KBC Groupe NV is calculated as
KBC Groupe NV (KBCSF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.29 as of Jul. 15, 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 KBC Groupe NV and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 4.93. Over the past decade, KBC Groupe NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.52 to 12.95. According to the industry distribution chart, KBC Groupe NV ranks #543 out of 1256 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is KBC Groupe NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
KBC Groupe NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.29 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 4.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 12.95. The Banks industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89. KBC Groupe NV's value of 4.29 is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KBC Groupe NV ranks #543 out of 1256 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KBC Groupe NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KBC Groupe NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, KBC Groupe NV ranks #543 out of 1256 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts KBC Groupe NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89. KBC Groupe NV's value of 4.29 is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, KBC Groupe NV's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.52 to 12.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 3.89, KBC Groupe NV 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 Banks company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Banks companies is 3.89, based on 1,256 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. KBC Groupe NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.29 is 10.4% 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 KBC Groupe NV and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KBC Groupe NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.29, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KBC Groupe NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KBC Groupe NV (KBCSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.13, compared to a current price of $137.90 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.29, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 10.4% above the Banks industry median of 3.89. KBC Groupe NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 KBC Groupe NV (KBCSF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.29 as of Jul. 15, 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 KBC Groupe NV (KBCSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KBC Groupe NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $137.90 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.13.
GuruFocus considers KBC Groupe NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KBCSF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.29 (13% below median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: $101.13 vs. price of $137.90 (36.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Banks median (#543 of 1256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBCSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KBC was formed in 1998 by the merger of Belgian commercial bank Kredietbank, cooperative farmers bank CERA Bank, and cooperative insurer ABB Verzekering. KBC offers banking, insurance, and investment products. Belgium and the Czech Republic account for most of KBC's profits, while the bank has smaller operations in Hungary, Slovakia, and Bulgaria.
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