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BUA FoodsNSA:BUAFOODS 91 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦581.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,150 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BUA Foods ranks better than 53.3% on this metric.
BUA Foods's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for BUA Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:BUAFOODS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.63 Max: 6.26
Current: 3.68
During the past 6 years, BUA Foods's highest Yield on Cost was 6.26. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.63.
NSA:BUAFOODS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 53.3% of 1150
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.39
vs NSA:BUAFOODS: 3.68
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.
BUA Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSA:BUAFOODS vs KHC, GIS, MKC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BUA 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.
BUA Foods 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BUA Foods's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BUA Foods'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 BUA Foods is calculated as
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.68 as of Sep. 05, 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, BUA Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.87 to 6.26. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #537 out of 1150 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is BUA Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
BUA Foods' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.68 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 6.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39. BUA Foods' value of 3.68 is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #537 out of 1150 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #537 out of 1150 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts BUA Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39. BUA Foods' value of 3.68 is 8.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BUA Foods' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.87 to 6.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 3.39, BUA 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 3.39, based on 1,150 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. BUA Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.68 is 8.6% 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Foods's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦581.78, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 8.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.39. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68 as of Sep. 05, 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦581.78.
GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.68 (126% above median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: ₦581.78 vs. price of ₦760.60 (30.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#537 of 1150)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:BUAFOODS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
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