MCSHF (Metcash) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.91 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 73% Above Median


MCSHF Metcash Ltd MCSHF
54 GF Score
Price $1.48
GF Value $3.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Metcash 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Metcash MCSHF -36.26% 54 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.91 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 5.16. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks better than 81.54% on this metric.

Metcash's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.91.


The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

MCSHF' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.1   Med: 5.16   Max: 8.91
Current: 8.91


During the past 13 years, Metcash's highest Yield on Cost was 8.91. The lowest was 3.10. And the median was 5.16.


MCSHF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
81.54% of 195 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.58 vs MCSHF: 8.91

Metcash  (OTCPK:MCSHF) 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.


Metcash 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


MCSHF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.


Metcash 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metcash's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Metcash 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Metcash is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.91 mean?
Metcash (MCSHF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.91 as of Jul. 04, 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 Metcash and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 5.16. Over the past decade, Metcash's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.10 to 8.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #36 out of 195 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Metcash's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Metcash's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.91 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 5.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 8.91. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58. Metcash's value of 8.91 is 148.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #36 out of 195 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #36 out of 195 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Metcash in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58. Metcash's value of 8.91 is 148.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Metcash's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.10 to 8.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.16 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Metcash 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 - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.58, based on 195 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. Metcash's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.91 is 148.9% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.91, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 5.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.91, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 5.16 and 148.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.58. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.91 as of Jul. 04, 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02. GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MCSHF:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.91 (73% above median its 10-year median of 5.16)
  • GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $1.48 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#36 of 195)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metcash Business Description

Other Exchanges MG9:GermanyMTS:Australia
Address 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2113
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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