The Kraft Heinz CoKHC +1.93%59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.31 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 4.52. GuruFocus rates KHC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,171 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks better than 75.66% on this metric.
The Kraft Heinz Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KHC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43 Med: 4.52 Max: 8.23
Current: 6.31
During the past 13 years, The Kraft Heinz Co's highest Yield on Cost was 8.23. The lowest was 2.43. And the median was 4.52.
KHC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 75.66% of 1171
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.42
vs KHC: 6.31
The Kraft Heinz Co (NAS:KHC) 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KHC vs GIS, HRL, MKC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
The Kraft Heinz Co 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.
The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.31 as of Jul. 08, 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 4.52. Over the past decade, The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.43 to 8.23. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #285 out of 1171 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.31 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 8.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 6.31 is 84.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #285 out of 1171 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #285 out of 1171 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places The Kraft Heinz Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 6.31 is 84.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kraft Heinz Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.43 to 8.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.52 vs. the industry median of 3.42, The Kraft Heinz Co 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 3.42, based on 1,171 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. The Kraft Heinz Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.31 is 84.5% 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kraft Heinz Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.31, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 4.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.59, compared to a current price of $25.30 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.31, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.52 and 84.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.42. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.31 as of Jul. 08, 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.30 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.59.
GuruFocus considers The Kraft Heinz Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KHC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.31 (40% above median its 10-year median of 4.52)
GF Value™: $30.59 vs. price of $25.30 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#285 of 1171)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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