Ralph LaurenRL +1.89%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.94 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates RL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $264.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 531 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks worse than 76.08% on this metric.
Ralph Lauren's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ralph Lauren's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
RL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.95 Max: 4.51
Current: 0.94
During the past 13 years, Ralph Lauren's highest Yield on Cost was 4.51. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.95.
RL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 76.08% of 531
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs RL: 0.94
Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) 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.
Ralph Lauren 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
RL vs LEVI, VFC, KTB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren'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 Ralph Lauren is calculated as
Ralph Lauren (RL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.94 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, Ralph Lauren's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.55 to 4.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #404 out of 531 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Ralph Lauren's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Ralph Lauren's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.94 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 4.51. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.29. Ralph Lauren's value of 0.94 is 71.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #404 out of 531 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #404 out of 531 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Ralph Lauren in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.29. Ralph Lauren's value of 0.94 is 71.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ralph Lauren's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.55 to 4.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Ralph Lauren 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.29, based on 531 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. Ralph Lauren's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.94 is 71.4% 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ralph Lauren's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.94, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $264.82, compared to a current price of $394.90 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.94, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 71.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.29. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Ralph Lauren (RL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.94 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 Ralph Lauren (RL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $394.90 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $264.82.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.94 (52% below median its 10-year median of 1.95)
GF Value™: $264.82 vs. price of $394.90 (49.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#404 of 531)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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