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MS InternationalLSE:MSI -0.68%77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.51 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 17.95. GuruFocus rates LSE:MSI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 367 Conglomerates companies, MS International ranks better than 85.56% on this metric.
MS International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for MS International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MSI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.6 Med: 17.95 Max: 49.48
Current: 10.51
During the past 13 years, MS International's highest Yield on Cost was 49.48. The lowest was 6.60. And the median was 17.95.
LSE:MSI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 85.56% of 367
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 3.74
vs LSE:MSI: 10.51
MS International (LSE:MSI) 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.
MS International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LSE:MSI vs HON, MMM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, MS International'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.
MS International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, MS International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MS International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
MS International 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.
MS International (LSE:MSI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.51 as of Jul. 23, 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 MS International and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 17.95. Over the past decade, MS International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.60 to 49.48. According to the industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #53 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is MS International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
MS International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.51 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 17.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.60 to a high of 49.48. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74. MS International's value of 10.51 is 181% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MS International ranks #53 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MS International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, MS International ranks #53 out of 367 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places MS International in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74. MS International's value of 10.51 is 181% above this benchmark. Historically, MS International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.60 to 49.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.95 vs. the industry median of 3.74, MS International 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Conglomerates companies is 3.74, based on 367 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. MS International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.51 is 181% 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 MS International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MS International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.51, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 17.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International (LSE:MSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.36, compared to a current price of £14.50 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.51, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 17.95 and 181% above the Conglomerates industry median of 3.74. MS International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 MS International (LSE:MSI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.51 as of Jul. 23, 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 MS International (LSE:MSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £14.50 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £11.36.
GuruFocus considers MS International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MSI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.51 (41% below median its 10-year median of 17.95)
GF Value™: £11.36 vs. price of £14.50 (27.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 181% above the Conglomerates median (#53 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MS International PLC is engaged in the design and manufacturing of specialist engineering products and the provision of related services. The company's operating segment include Defence and Security, Forgings, Petrol Station Superstructures, and Corporate Branding. Defence and Security segment designs, manufactures, and services defence equipment. The Petrol Station Branding division is engaged in the design and installation of the complete appearance of petrol stations. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence segment.
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