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Wickes GroupLSE:WIX -0.96%70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.83 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 6.13. GuruFocus rates LSE:WIX with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 581 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wickes Group ranks better than 70.74% on this metric.
Wickes Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wickes Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:WIX'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 6.13 Max: 10.48
Current: 5.83
During the past 8 years, Wickes Group's highest Yield on Cost was 10.48. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 6.13.
LSE:WIX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 70.74% of 581
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.27
vs LSE:WIX: 5.83
Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) 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.
Wickes Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LSE:WIX vs HD, LOW, FND: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Wickes 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.
Wickes Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wickes Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wickes Group'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 Wickes Group is calculated as
Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.83 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 Wickes Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.13. Over the past decade, Wickes Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.89 to 10.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #170 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Wickes Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Wickes Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.83 is near median its 10-year median of 6.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 10.48. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27. Wickes Group's value of 5.83 is 78.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #170 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wickes Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wickes Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #170 out of 581 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Wickes Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27. Wickes Group's value of 5.83 is 78.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Wickes Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.89 to 10.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.13 vs. the industry median of 3.27, Wickes 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.27, based on 581 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. Wickes Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.83 is 78.3% 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 Wickes Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wickes Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wickes Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.79, compared to a current price of £1.85 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.13 and 78.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.27. Wickes Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Wickes Group (LSE:WIX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.83 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 Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wickes Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.85 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.79.
GuruFocus considers Wickes Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:WIX:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.83 (near median its 10-year median of 6.13)
GF Value™: £1.79 vs. price of £1.85 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#170 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:WIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wickes Group PLC is a digitally-led, service-enabled home improvement retailer that delivers choice, convenience, and value service to customers across the United Kingdom. Its three key customers include Local Trade, Design & Installation, and Do-it-yourself (DIY). The company operates from its network of right-sized stores, which support nationwide fulfillment from convenient locations throughout the United Kingdom, and through its digital channels, including its website, TradePro mobile app for trade members, and its DIY app. These digital channels allow customers to research and order an extended range of its products and services and arrange virtual and in-person design consultations. The company has a single operating segment.
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