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FMCMEX:FMC1 32 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.57 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 361% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates MEX:FMC1 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,624.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 149 Agriculture companies, FMC ranks better than 74.5% on this metric.
FMC's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for FMC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FMC1'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 1.86 Max: 19.9
Current: 8.57
During the past 13 years, FMC's highest Yield on Cost was 19.90. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.86.
MEX:FMC1's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 74.5% of 149
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs MEX:FMC1: 8.57
FMC (MEX:FMC1) 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.
FMC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:FMC1 vs UAN, IPI, VRDR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, FMC'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.
FMC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, FMC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FMC'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.
FMC (MEX:FMC1) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.57 as of Jul. 21, 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 FMC and its competitors. This is 361% above median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, FMC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.85 to 19.90. According to the industry distribution chart, FMC ranks #38 out of 149 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is FMC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
FMC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.57 is 361% above median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 19.90. The Agriculture industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51. FMC's value of 8.57 is 144.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FMC ranks #38 out of 149 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FMC has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FMC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UAN and IPI?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, FMC ranks #38 out of 149 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts FMC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51. FMC's value of 8.57 is 144.2% above this benchmark. Historically, FMC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.85 to 19.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 3.51, FMC 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 an Agriculture company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Agriculture companies is 3.51, based on 149 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. FMC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.57 is 144.2% 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 FMC and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FMC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.57, which is 361% above median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FMC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FMC (MEX:FMC1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,624.30, compared to a current price of MXN190.50 — trading 88.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.57, which is 361% above median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 144.2% above the Agriculture industry median of 3.51. FMC's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 11 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 FMC (MEX:FMC1), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.57 as of Jul. 21, 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 FMC (MEX:FMC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FMC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN190.50 is trading 88.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,624.30.
GuruFocus considers FMC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FMC1:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.57 (361% above median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: MXN1,624.30 vs. price of MXN190.50 (88.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 144.2% above the Agriculture median (#38 of 149)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FMC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FMC is a pure-play global crop protection company with a fairly balanced product portfolio across geographies and crop exposure. Through acquisitions, FMC is now one of the five largest patented crop protection companies and focuses on the development of new products, including biologicals, through its research and development pipeline.
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