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The MarygoldMGLD +2.68%70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MGLD with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,113 Asset Management companies, The Marygold ranks worse than 89847.17% on this metric.
The Marygold's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Marygold's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MGLD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 6.47 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
The Marygold (AMEX:MGLD) 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.
The Marygold 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MGLD vs TGE, BENF, FMY: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Marygold'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.
The Marygold 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Marygold's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Marygold'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 The Marygold is calculated as
The Marygold (MGLD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 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 The Marygold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #999999 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is The Marygold's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
The Marygold's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #999999 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Marygold has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marygold's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TGE and BENF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #999999 out of 1113 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places The Marygold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47. 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 Asset Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Asset Management companies is 6.47, based on 1,113 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. 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 The Marygold and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Marygold's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Marygold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold (MGLD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.02, compared to a current price of $1.15 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. The Marygold'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 The Marygold (MGLD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 24, 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 The Marygold (MGLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.15 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.02.
GuruFocus considers The Marygold to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MGLD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.02 vs. price of $1.15 (12.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Marygold Companies Inc is an international holding company focused on acquiring and growing profitable businesses. Its main segments include U.S. Fund Management through USCF Investments, Food Products via Gourmet Foods and Printstock Products in New Zealand, Beauty Products under the Original Sprout brand, and formerly Security Systems through Brigadier, sold in 2025. The majority of revenue comes from fund management. The company operates in the USA, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Canada, with the majority of revenue generated from the USA. Its business approach focuses on strengthening financial services, expanding fintech, and managing a diverse portfolio for growth.
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