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United BreweriesNSE:UBL +1.24%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.67 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 3.34. GuruFocus rates NSE:UBL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,164.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 145 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, United Breweries ranks better than 70.34% on this metric.
United Breweries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Breweries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UBL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 3.34 Max: 7.04
Current: 6.67
During the past 13 years, United Breweries's highest Yield on Cost was 7.04. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 3.34.
NSE:UBL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 70.34% of 145
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.23
vs NSE:UBL: 6.67
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) 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.
United Breweries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:UBL vs STZ, TAP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United Breweries'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.
United Breweries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Breweries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Breweries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
United Breweries 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.
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.67 as of Aug. 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 United Breweries and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 3.34. Over the past decade, United Breweries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.28 to 7.04. According to the industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #43 out of 145 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is United Breweries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
United Breweries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.67 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 3.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 7.04. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.23. United Breweries' value of 6.67 is 57.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #43 out of 145 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Breweries has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #43 out of 145 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts United Breweries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.23. United Breweries' value of 6.67 is 57.7% above this benchmark. Historically, United Breweries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.28 to 7.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.34 vs. the industry median of 4.23, United Breweries 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.23, based on 145 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. United Breweries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.67 is 57.7% 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 United Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Breweries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.67, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 3.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries (NSE:UBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,164.06, compared to a current price of ₹1,400.00 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.67, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 3.34 and 57.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.23. United Breweries' 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.67 as of Aug. 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,400.00 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,164.06.
GuruFocus considers United Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UBL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.67 (100% above median its 10-year median of 3.34)
GF Value™: ₹2,164.06 vs. price of ₹1,400.00 (35.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#43 of 145)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Breweries Ltd brews and sells beer and flavored malt beverages in India. The company has dozens of production facilities in India, and it licenses its brands to be manufactured in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The company's flagship brand is Kingfisher, which is prominent in India and is sold in dozens of countries around the world. It has two segments Beer and Non-alcoholic beverages. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Beer segment. The company's other brands include Bullet, Cannon 10000, Kalyani, UB Export, Zingaro, London Pilsner, and Heineken among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from its business in India and the rest from other regions.
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