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Truworths InternationalNAM:TRW 88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 17.46 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 11.98. GuruFocus rates NAM:TRW with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R77.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Retail - Cyclical companies, Truworths International ranks better than 95.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Truworths International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NAM:TRW'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.11 Med: 11.98 Max: 28.89
Current: 17.46
During the past 13 years, Truworths International's highest Yield on Cost was 28.89. The lowest was 7.11. And the median was 11.98.
NAM:TRW's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 95.88% of 582
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs NAM:TRW: 17.46
Truworths International (NAM:TRW) 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.
Truworths International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NAM:TRW vs TJX, ROST, BURL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Truworths International'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.
Truworths International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Truworths International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Truworths International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Truworths International 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.
Truworths International (NAM:TRW) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 17.46 as of Jul. 27, 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 Truworths International and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 11.98. Over the past decade, Truworths International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.11 to 28.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Truworths International ranks #24 out of 582 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Truworths International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Truworths International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 17.46 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 11.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.11 to a high of 28.89. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.26. Truworths International's value of 17.46 is 435.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Truworths International ranks #24 out of 582 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Truworths International has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Truworths International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Truworths International ranks #24 out of 582 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Truworths International in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.26. Truworths International's value of 17.46 is 435.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Truworths International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.11 to 28.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.98 vs. the industry median of 3.26, Truworths International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.26, based on 582 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. Truworths International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 17.46 is 435.6% 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 Truworths International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Truworths International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 17.46, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 11.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Truworths International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Truworths International (NAM:TRW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R77.54, compared to a current price of R50.00 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 17.46, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 11.98 and 435.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.26. Truworths International's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Truworths International (NAM:TRW), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 17.46 as of Jul. 27, 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 Truworths International (NAM:TRW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Truworths International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R50.00 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R77.54.
GuruFocus considers Truworths International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAM:TRW:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 17.46 (46% above median its 10-year median of 11.98)
GF Value™: R77.54 vs. price of R50.00 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 435.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#24 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAM:TRW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Truworths International Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and retails branded fashion clothing, footwear, homeware, cosmetics, hair and skin care products, and related merchandise through physical stores and online shopping. Its segments are i) The Truworths Africa: comprises the company's retail and e-commerce operations in Africa, through which it sells fashion apparel, footwear, other fashion products, and homeware. and ii) the Office UK business unit: comprises the footwear retail activities conducted by the company through stores, concession outlets, wholesale partnerships and an e-commerce channel in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The majority of revenue is derived from the Truworths Africa business unit.
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