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Myers IndustriesMYE -0.67%56 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates MYE with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Packaging & Containers companies, Myers Industries ranks worse than 65.04% on this metric.
Myers Industries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Myers Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MYE'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 2.99 Max: 6.11
Current: 1.71
During the past 13 years, Myers Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 6.11. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 2.99.
MYE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 65.04% of 246
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.1
vs MYE: 1.71
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.
Myers Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MYE vs OI, TRS, KRT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Myers Industries'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.
Myers Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Myers Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Myers Industries'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.
Myers Industries (MYE) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.71 as of Jul. 17, 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 Myers Industries and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 2.99. Over the past decade, Myers Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.68 to 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #160 out of 246 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Myers Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Myers Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.71 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 6.11. The Packaging & Containers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.10. Myers Industries' value of 1.71 is 44.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #160 out of 246 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Myers Industries has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Myers Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to OI and TRS?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Myers Industries ranks #160 out of 246 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Myers Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.10. Myers Industries' value of 1.71 is 44.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Myers Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.68 to 6.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 3.10, Myers Industries 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 3.10, based on 246 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. Myers Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.71 is 44.8% 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 Myers Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Myers Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Myers Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Myers Industries (MYE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.06, compared to a current price of $31.11 — trading 106.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 44.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.10. Myers Industries' 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 Myers Industries (MYE), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71 as of Jul. 17, 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 Myers Industries (MYE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Myers Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.11 is trading 106.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.06.
GuruFocus considers Myers Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MYE:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.71 (43% below median its 10-year median of 2.99)
GF Value™: $15.06 vs. price of $31.11 (106.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#160 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MYE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Myers Industries Inc designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of plastic, metal, and rubber products, including a broad selection of plastic reusable containers, pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products, OEM parts, custom plastic products, consumer fuel containers and tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. It operates through the following segments: The Material Handling segment manufactures a selection of durable plastic reusable products that are used repeatedly during the course of their service life. The Distribution segment is engaged in the distribution of equipment, tools, and supplies used for tire servicing and automotive under-vehicle repair, etc. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material Handling segment.
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