PetMed ExpressPETS +4.71%56 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates PETS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, PetMed Express ranks worse than 355871.53% on this metric.
PetMed Express's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for PetMed Express's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, PetMed Express's highest Yield on Cost was 19.15. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 4.18.
PETS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.93 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
PetMed Express 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
PETS vs SHFH, BHIC, SCNX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, PetMed Express'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.
PetMed Express 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, PetMed Express's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetMed Express'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 PetMed Express is calculated as
PetMed Express (PETS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 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 PetMed Express and its competitors. Over the past decade, PetMed Express' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.48 to 19.15. According to the industry distribution chart, PetMed Express ranks #999999 out of 281 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is PetMed Express' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
PetMed Express' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 19.15. Based on the distribution chart, PetMed Express ranks #999999 out of 281 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PetMed Express has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetMed Express' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SHFH and BHIC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, PetMed Express ranks #999999 out of 281 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places PetMed Express in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93. Historically, PetMed Express' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.48 to 19.15 over the past decade. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.93, based on 281 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. 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 PetMed Express and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetMed Express's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetMed Express stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetMed Express (PETS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.87, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. PetMed Express' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 PetMed Express (PETS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 08, 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 PetMed Express (PETS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetMed Express stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.87.
GuruFocus considers PetMed Express to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PETS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $2.87 vs. price of $2.00 (30.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PETS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetMed Express Inc is a nationwide direct-to-consumer pet pharmacy and online provider of prescription and non-prescription medications, foods, supplements, supplies, and vet services for dogs, cats, and horses. It markets and sells directly to consumers through its websites, toll-free numbers, and mobile application, offering convenience, price, speed of delivery, and customer service. It provides access to branded pharmaceuticals, generic medications, compounded prescription medications, over-the-counter health and wellness products, prescription and non-prescription food, pharmacy fulfillment, and AutoShip capabilities. Its digital platform offers pet healthcare solutions for chronic conditions, including allergies, arthritis, anxiety, kidney-related conditions, and hyperthyroidism.
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