Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF -0.19%56 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.99 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,172 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks better than 55.89% on this metric.
Maple Leaf Foods's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69 Med: 3.88 Max: 6.76
Current: 3.99
During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Foods's highest Yield on Cost was 6.76. The lowest was 1.69. And the median was 3.88.
MLFNF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 55.89% of 1172
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs MLFNF: 3.99
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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.
Maple Leaf Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MLFNF vs KHC, GIS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Maple Leaf Foods 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.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.99 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.69 to 6.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #517 out of 1172 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.99 is near median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 6.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 3.99 is 16.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #517 out of 1172 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #517 out of 1172 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Maple Leaf Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 3.99 is 16.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Foods' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.69 to 6.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Maple Leaf Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.43, based on 1,172 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.99 is 16.3% 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.38, compared to a current price of $21.53 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 16.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.43. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.99 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.53 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.38.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.99 (near median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: $14.38 vs. price of $21.53 (49.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#517 of 1172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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