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Newell BrandsNWL -0.08%67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.07 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates NWL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,167 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Newell Brands ranks worse than 83.72% on this metric.
Newell Brands's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Newell Brands's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NWL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 1.05 Max: 2.71
Current: 1.07
During the past 13 years, Newell Brands's highest Yield on Cost was 2.71. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.05.
NWL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 83.72% of 1167
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs NWL: 1.07
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.
Newell Brands 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NWL vs SPB, COTY, EPC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Newell Brands'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.
Newell Brands 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Newell Brands's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Newell Brands'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 Newell Brands is calculated as
Newell Brands (NWL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.07 as of Aug. 09, 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 Newell Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Newell Brands' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.32 to 2.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Newell Brands ranks #977 out of 1167 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Newell Brands' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Newell Brands' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.07 is near median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Newell Brands' value of 1.07 is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Newell Brands ranks #977 out of 1167 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Newell Brands has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newell Brands' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SPB and COTY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Newell Brands ranks #977 out of 1167 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Newell Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41. Newell Brands' value of 1.07 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Newell Brands' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.32 to 2.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Newell Brands 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.41, based on 1,167 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. Newell Brands's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.07 is 68.6% 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 Newell Brands and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newell Brands's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newell Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newell Brands (NWL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.95, compared to a current price of $6.02 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 68.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.41. Newell Brands' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 Newell Brands (NWL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.07 as of Aug. 09, 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 Newell Brands (NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newell Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.02 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.95.
GuruFocus considers Newell Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NWL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.07 (near median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: $5.95 vs. price of $6.02 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#977 of 1167)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Newell Brands Inc is an American consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. The group is focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Its segments are Home and Commercial Solutions, Learning and Development, and Outdoor and Recreation. The group geographic areas are the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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