The RealRealREAL +0.38%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates REAL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Retail - Cyclical companies, The RealReal ranks worse than 172116.87% on this metric.
The RealReal's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for The RealReal's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
REAL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 3.23 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
The RealReal (NAS:REAL) 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.
The RealReal 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
REAL vs MOV, ELA, CPRI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, The RealReal'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.
The RealReal 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The RealReal's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The RealReal'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 The RealReal is calculated as
The RealReal (REAL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 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 The RealReal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The RealReal ranks #999999 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is The RealReal's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
The RealReal's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, The RealReal ranks #999999 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The RealReal has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The RealReal's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MOV and ELA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, The RealReal ranks #999999 out of 581 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places The RealReal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23. 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 3.23, based on 581 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 The RealReal and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The RealReal'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 The RealReal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The RealReal (REAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.92, compared to a current price of $10.60 — trading 115.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. The RealReal's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 The RealReal (REAL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 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 The RealReal (REAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The RealReal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.60 is trading 115.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.92.
GuruFocus considers The RealReal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for REAL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $4.92 vs. price of $10.60 (115.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The RealReal Inc is an online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, providing an end-to-end service that unlocks supply and creates a trusted, curated marketplace for buyers globally. Since its inception, the company has cultivated a loyal and engaged consignor and buyer base through continuous investment in its technology platform, logistics infrastructure, brand and people. It offers a wide selection of authenticated, mainly pre-owned luxury goods bearing the brands of thousands of luxury and premium designers, including Cartier, Chanel, Christian Dior, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Rolex. The company offers products across women's fashion, men's fashion, jewelry, and watches, promoting the recirculation of luxury goods and contributing to a more sustainable world.
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