The historical rank and industry rank for Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MHGU's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 2.68 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Meritage Hospitality Group (OTCPK:MHGU) 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.
Meritage Hospitality Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MHGU vs ARKR, NROM, GTIM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Meritage Hospitality 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.
Meritage Hospitality Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Meritage Hospitality 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.
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 13, 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 Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #999999 out of 189 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #999999 out of 189 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Hospitality Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ARKR and NROM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #999999 out of 189 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Meritage Hospitality Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.68. 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 Restaurants company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Restaurants companies is 2.68, based on 189 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 Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meritage Hospitality Group'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 Meritage Hospitality Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.20, compared to a current price of $2.35 — trading 86.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 13, 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.35 is trading 86.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.20.
GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MHGU:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $17.20 vs. price of $2.35 (86.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MHGU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc is engaged in operating quick-service and casual dining restaurants across various states in the United States. It operates Wendy's quick-service restaurants across various states under franchise agreements with its franchisor. It also operates independent restaurants under three concepts throughout Michigan, which include Morning Belle restaurants, Stan's Tacos restaurant, and Blue Porch Bar & Grill restaurant. It is focused on the future development and long-term growth of its Morning Belle brand.
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