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WhirlpoolMEX:WHR 53 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates MEX:WHR with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,386.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Whirlpool ranks better than 77.46% on this metric.
Whirlpool's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whirlpool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:WHR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 4.19 Max: 13.87
Current: 8.72
During the past 13 years, Whirlpool's highest Yield on Cost was 13.87. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 4.19.
MEX:WHR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 77.46% of 244
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.62
vs MEX:WHR: 8.72
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.
Whirlpool 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:WHR vs HNI, TILE, LZB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Whirlpool'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.
Whirlpool 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whirlpool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whirlpool'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 Whirlpool is calculated as
Whirlpool (MEX:WHR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.72 as of Jul. 14, 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 Whirlpool and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 4.19. Over the past decade, Whirlpool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.28 to 13.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #55 out of 244 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Whirlpool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Whirlpool's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.72 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 4.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 13.87. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.62. Whirlpool's value of 8.72 is 140.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #55 out of 244 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whirlpool has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whirlpool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HNI and TILE?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #55 out of 244 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Whirlpool in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.62. Whirlpool's value of 8.72 is 140.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Whirlpool's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.28 to 13.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 3.62, Whirlpool 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.62, based on 244 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. Whirlpool's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.72 is 140.9% 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 Whirlpool and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whirlpool's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.72, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whirlpool stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool (MEX:WHR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,386.21, compared to a current price of MXN665.03 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.72, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 140.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.62. Whirlpool's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Whirlpool (MEX:WHR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.72 as of Jul. 14, 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 Whirlpool (MEX:WHR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN665.03 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,386.21.
GuruFocus considers Whirlpool to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WHR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.72 (108% above median its 10-year median of 4.19)
GF Value™: MXN1,386.21 vs. price of MXN665.03 (52% below fair value)
Industry Position: 140.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#55 of 244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of kitchen and laundry appliances, with its presence in different markets around the world. It offers products like refrigerators, washing machines, cooktops, ovens, freezers, and others, which are marketed through various brands such as KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Whirlpool, Jennair, etc. The company's operating and reportable segments are: Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America (its key revenue-generating segment), MDA Europe, MDA Latin America, and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Global.
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