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Plaza Retail REITPAZRF 68 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.49 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 6.67. GuruFocus rates PAZRF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 REITs companies, Plaza Retail REIT ranks worse than 69.87% on this metric.
Plaza Retail REIT's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plaza Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
PAZRF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.9 Med: 6.67 Max: 10.41
Current: 5.49
During the past 13 years, Plaza Retail REIT's highest Yield on Cost was 10.41. The lowest was 4.90. And the median was 6.67.
PAZRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 69.87% of 873
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.28
vs PAZRF: 5.49
Plaza Retail REIT (OTCPK:PAZRF) 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.
Plaza Retail REIT 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
PAZRF vs SPG, O, KIM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Plaza Retail REIT'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.
Plaza Retail REIT 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Plaza Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plaza Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Plaza Retail REIT 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.
Plaza Retail REIT (PAZRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.49 as of Jul. 15, 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 Plaza Retail REIT and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 6.67. Over the past decade, Plaza Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.90 to 10.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Plaza Retail REIT ranks #610 out of 873 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Plaza Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Plaza Retail REIT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.49 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.90 to a high of 10.41. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28. Plaza Retail REIT's value of 5.49 is 24.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plaza Retail REIT ranks #610 out of 873 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plaza Retail REIT has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plaza Retail REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Plaza Retail REIT ranks #610 out of 873 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Plaza Retail REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28. Plaza Retail REIT's value of 5.49 is 24.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Plaza Retail REIT's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.90 to 10.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.67 vs. the industry median of 7.28, Plaza Retail REIT 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 REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.28, based on 873 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. Plaza Retail REIT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.49 is 24.6% 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 Plaza Retail REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plaza Retail REIT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.49, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 6.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plaza Retail REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plaza Retail REIT (PAZRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.91, compared to a current price of $3.68 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.49, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.67 and 24.6% below the REITs industry median of 7.28. Plaza Retail REIT's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 13 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 Plaza Retail REIT (PAZRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.49 as of Jul. 15, 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 Plaza Retail REIT (PAZRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plaza Retail REIT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.68 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.91.
GuruFocus considers Plaza Retail REIT to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PAZRF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.49 (18% below median its 10-year median of 6.67)
GF Value™: $2.91 vs. price of $3.68 (26.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% below the REITs median (#610 of 873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAZRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plaza Retail REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust. It operates as a developer, owner, and manager of retail real estate located mainly in Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. Plaza's portfolio largely consists of open-air centres and stand-alone small box retail outlets, and is predominantly occupied by national tenants. Additionally, it also holds land for development.
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