Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.84 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 26% Below Median


NSA:DCP Dangote Cement PLC NSA:DCP
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What is Dangote Cement 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Dangote Cement NSA:DCP 100 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.84 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 11.94. GuruFocus rates NSA:DCP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦814.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 260 Building Materials companies, Dangote Cement ranks better than 80.38% on this metric.

Dangote Cement's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.84.


The historical rank and industry rank for Dangote Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

NSA:DCP' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.22   Med: 11.94   Max: 30.44
Current: 8.84


During the past 13 years, Dangote Cement's highest Yield on Cost was 30.44. The lowest was 5.22. And the median was 11.94.


NSA:DCP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
80.38% of 260 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.36 vs NSA:DCP: 8.84

Dangote Cement  (NSA:DCP) 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.


Dangote Cement 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


NSA:DCP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Dangote Cement'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.


Dangote Cement 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Dangote Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dangote Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Dangote Cement 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Dangote Cement is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.84 mean?
Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.84 as of Jul. 12, 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 Dangote Cement and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 11.94. Over the past decade, Dangote Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.22 to 30.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #51 out of 260 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Dangote Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Dangote Cement's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.84 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 11.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.22 to a high of 30.44. The Building Materials industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.36. Dangote Cement's value of 8.84 is 163.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #51 out of 260 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dangote Cement has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dangote Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #51 out of 260 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Dangote Cement in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.36. Dangote Cement's value of 8.84 is 163.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Dangote Cement's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.22 to 30.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.94 vs. the industry median of 3.36, Dangote Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Building Materials companies is 3.36, based on 260 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. Dangote Cement's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.84 is 163.1% 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 Dangote Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dangote Cement's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.84, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dangote Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦814.76, compared to a current price of ₦1,047.00 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.84, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 11.94 and 163.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.36. Dangote Cement's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.84 as of Jul. 12, 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦1,047.00 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦814.76. GuruFocus considers Dangote Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:DCP:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.84 (26% below median its 10-year median of 11.94)
  • GF Value™: ₦814.76 vs. price of ₦1,047.00 (28.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 163.1% above the Building Materials median (#51 of 260)

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Dangote Cement Business Description

Address 1, Alfred Rewane Road, P.O. Box 40032, Falomo, Ikoyi, Union Marble House, Lagos, NGA
Dangote Cement PLC is a cement manufacturer. It manufactures and markets cement and related products through its 'Dangote' brand. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries is to operate plants for the preparation, manufacture and distribution of cement and related products. The Company's production activities are undertaken at Obajana town in Kogi State, Gboko in Benue State and Ibese in Ogun State; all in Nigeria. Its geographical segment includes Nigeria and Pan Africa. The company derives a majority of revenue from Nigeria segment.
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