Mayr-Melnhof Karton AGMNHFF -6.47%65 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.25 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates MNHFF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 249 Packaging & Containers companies, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks worse than 75.1% on this metric.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MNHFF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1.16 Max: 1.88
Current: 1.25
During the past 13 years, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's highest Yield on Cost was 1.88. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.16.
MNHFF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 75.1% of 249
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs MNHFF: 1.25
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (OTCPK:MNHFF) 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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MNHFF vs SW, PKG, IP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.25 as of Jul. 09, 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.51 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #187 out of 249 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.25 is near median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.88. The Packaging & Containers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 1.25 is 59.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #187 out of 249 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #187 out of 249 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 1.25 is 59.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.51 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.07, based on 249 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. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.25 is 59.3% below 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.85, compared to a current price of $92.59 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 59.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.07. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.25 as of Jul. 09, 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.59 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.85.
GuruFocus considers Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MNHFF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.25 (near median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: $73.85 vs. price of $92.59 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#187 of 249)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MNHFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG manufactures and sells a variety of folding cartons for consumer goods packaging. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The MM packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells packaging for consumer goods, which include cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care products, and luxury products. The MM Board & Paper segment manufactures and markets numerous grades of cartonboard, focusing on coated cartonboard produced predominantly from recycled fibers as well as virgin fiber-based cartonboard. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.
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