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NextNXGPF 89 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates NXGPF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $165.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 580 Retail - Cyclical companies, Next ranks worse than 71.72% on this metric.
Next's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Next's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NXGPF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51 Med: 2.76 Max: 4.94
Current: 1.8
During the past 13 years, Next's highest Yield on Cost was 4.94. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 2.76.
NXGPF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 71.72% of 580
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs NXGPF: 1.80
Next (OTCPK:NXGPF) 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.
Next 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NXGPF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Next'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.
Next 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Next's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Next'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.
Next (NXGPF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.80 as of Jul. 16, 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 Next and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Next's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.51 to 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Next ranks #416 out of 580 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Next's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Next's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.80 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 4.94. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31. Next's value of 1.80 is 45.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Next ranks #416 out of 580 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Next has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Next ranks #416 out of 580 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Next in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31. Next's value of 1.80 is 45.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Next's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.51 to 4.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Next 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.31, based on 580 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. Next's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.80 is 45.6% 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 Next and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next (NXGPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.32, compared to a current price of $197.60 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 45.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.31. Next's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Next (NXGPF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80 as of Jul. 16, 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 Next (NXGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $197.60 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $165.32.
GuruFocus considers Next to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NXGPF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.80 (35% below median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: $165.32 vs. price of $197.60 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#416 of 580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NXGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Next PLC operates as a retailer, specializing in the sale of clothing, footwear, accessories, and home products. A portion of the company's product offerings comprises items bearing the Next brand. Additionally, the majority of the company's remaining sales occur through retail stores located outside the United Kingdom, which it franchises. The company's segments encompass NEXT Online, NEXT Finance, NEXT Retail, and Other Business Activities. A substantial portion of the company's revenue is derived from customers within the United Kingdom; however, its presence extends to regions such as the Rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Rest of the World.
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