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Marks & Spencer GroupMAKSF 83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.17 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 5.81. GuruFocus rates MAKSF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Retail - Cyclical companies, Marks & Spencer Group ranks worse than 83.65% on this metric.
Marks & Spencer Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marks & Spencer Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MAKSF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 5.81 Max: 18.27
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, Marks & Spencer Group's highest Yield on Cost was 18.27. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 5.81.
MAKSF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 83.65% of 581
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.27
vs MAKSF: 1.17
Marks & Spencer Group (OTCPK:MAKSF) 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.
Marks & Spencer Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MAKSF vs DDS, M: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Marks & Spencer 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.
Marks & Spencer Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks & Spencer Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks & Spencer Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Marks & Spencer 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.
Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.17 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 Marks & Spencer Group and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 5.81. Over the past decade, Marks & Spencer Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.25 to 18.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #486 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Marks & Spencer Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Marks & Spencer Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.17 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 18.27. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 1.17 is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #486 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marks & Spencer Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks & Spencer Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks & Spencer Group ranks #486 out of 581 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Marks & Spencer Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27. Marks & Spencer Group's value of 1.17 is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Marks & Spencer Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.25 to 18.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.81 vs. the industry median of 3.27, Marks & Spencer Group 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 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. Marks & Spencer Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.17 is 64.2% 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 Marks & Spencer 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. Marks & Spencer Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.17, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 5.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks & Spencer Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.32, compared to a current price of $4.75 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.17, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.81 and 64.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.27. Marks & Spencer Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.17 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 Marks & Spencer Group (MAKSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks & Spencer Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.75 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.32.
GuruFocus considers Marks & Spencer Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAKSF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.17 (80% below median its 10-year median of 5.81)
GF Value™: $5.32 vs. price of $4.75 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#486 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAKSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks & Spencer is a British multichannel retailer with stores across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue stems from the firm's UK operations, selling its own-brand food, clothing, and home merchandise predominantly. The food segment includes value products (dairy, poultry, meat, fresh produce), ready-made meals, and healthy items. The clothing and home division sells women's wear, lingerie, men's wear, kids' wear, beauty, and home products. The remaining revenue comes from international sales, where M&S sells through a mix of its own stores, franchises, and online channels.In 2020, the firm entered into a joint venture, purchasing 50% of grocery e-commerce business Ocado Retail. Ocado is the exclusive online distributor of M&S food within the UK.
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