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Burgan BankKKUW:BURG +0.53%29 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.81 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates KUW:BURG with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,250 Banks companies, Burgan BankK ranks worse than 67.68% on this metric.
Burgan BankK's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burgan BankK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:BURG'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 2.58 Max: 1126.79
Current: 2.81
During the past 13 years, Burgan BankK's highest Yield on Cost was 1126.79. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 2.58.
KUW:BURG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 67.68% of 1250
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.84
vs KUW:BURG: 2.81
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.
Burgan BankK 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KUW:BURG vs PNC, USB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Burgan BankK'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.
Burgan BankK 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Burgan BankK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burgan BankK'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 Burgan BankK is calculated as
Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.81 as of Aug. 20, 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 Burgan BankK and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Burgan BankK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.09 to 1,126.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #846 out of 1250 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Burgan BankK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Burgan BankK's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.81 is near median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 1,126.79. The Banks industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84. Burgan BankK's value of 2.81 is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #846 out of 1250 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Burgan BankK has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burgan BankK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #846 out of 1250 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Burgan BankK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84. Burgan BankK's value of 2.81 is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Burgan BankK's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.09 to 1,126.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 3.84, Burgan BankK has consistently been below 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 3.84, based on 1,250 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. Burgan BankK's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.81 is 26.8% below 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 Burgan BankK and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burgan BankK's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burgan BankK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.81, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 26.8% below the Banks industry median of 3.84. Burgan BankK's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 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 Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.81 as of Aug. 20, 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 Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan BankK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21.
GuruFocus considers Burgan BankK to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:BURG:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.81 (near median its 10-year median of 2.58)
GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.19 (9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% below the Banks median (#846 of 1250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:BURG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burgan Bank SAK is a Kuwait-based banking entity. Domestically, the company operates in the following business segments: Corporate and Consumer banking, Treasury, FI and Investment banking, and Central Office. In addition, all of its operations outside Kuwait are classified as International. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Corporate and Consumer banking segment, which provides comprehensive products and services to corporate and individual customers, including lending, deposits, trade services, foreign exchange, advisory services, credit and debit cards, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Kuwait, and also has its presence Internationally.
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