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Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +0.62%57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.38 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 10.14. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks better than 97.18% on this metric.
Macfarlane Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macfarlane Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MACF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81 Med: 10.14 Max: 22.28
Current: 21.38
During the past 13 years, Macfarlane Group's highest Yield on Cost was 22.28. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 10.14.
LSE:MACF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 97.18% of 248
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs LSE:MACF: 21.38
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group'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.
Macfarlane Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Macfarlane Group 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.38 as of Jul. 14, 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 10.14. Over the past decade, Macfarlane Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.81 to 22.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #7 out of 248 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Macfarlane Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Macfarlane Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.38 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 10.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 22.28. The Packaging & Containers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Macfarlane Group's value of 21.38 is 587.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #7 out of 248 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #7 out of 248 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Macfarlane Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Macfarlane Group's value of 21.38 is 587.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Macfarlane Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.81 to 22.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.14 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Macfarlane Group 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.11, based on 248 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. Macfarlane Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.38 is 587.5% 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.38, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 10.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.65 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.38, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 10.14 and 587.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.11. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.38 as of Jul. 14, 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.65 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 21.38 (111% above median its 10-year median of 10.14)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.65 (44.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 587.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#7 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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