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MAX CoMXCLF 72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates MXCLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,925 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks better than 82.13% on this metric.
MAX Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for MAX Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, MAX Co's highest Yield on Cost was 12.37. The lowest was 4.84. And the median was 8.25.
MXCLF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.92 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
MAX Co (OTCPK:MXCLF) 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.
MAX Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MXCLF vs SNA, RBC, LECO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX Co'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.
MAX Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAX Co'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 MAX Co is calculated as
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 21, 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 MAX Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, MAX Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.84 to 12.37. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #344 out of 1925 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is MAX Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
MAX Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.84 to a high of 12.37. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #344 out of 1925 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #344 out of 1925 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places MAX Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92. Historically, MAX Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.84 to 12.37 over the past decade. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.92, based on 1,925 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 MAX Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Co'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 MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 MAX Co (MXCLF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 21, 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 MAX Co (MXCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.
Key valuation signals for MXCLF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $2.59 (55.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MXCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
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