Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.22 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 61% Above Median

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SAU:4001 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co SAU:4001
66 GF Score
Price ﷼4.96
GF Value ﷼10.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co SAU:4001 66 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.22 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 4.48. GuruFocus rates SAU:4001 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼10.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Retail - Defensive companies, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks better than 86.87% on this metric.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.22.


The historical rank and industry rank for Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4001' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6   Med: 4.48   Max: 11.33
Current: 7.22


During the past 13 years, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's highest Yield on Cost was 11.33. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 4.48.


SAU:4001's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
86.87% of 198 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.54 vs SAU:4001: 7.22

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co  (SAU:4001) 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.


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


SAU:4001 vs KR, SFM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co'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.


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.22 mean?
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.22 as of Sep. 06, 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 4.48. Over the past decade, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.60 to 11.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #26 out of 198 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.22 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 4.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 11.33. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's value of 7.22 is 104% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #26 out of 198 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #26 out of 198 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's value of 7.22 is 104% above this benchmark. Historically, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.60 to 11.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.48 vs. the industry median of 3.54, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co has consistently been above 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 - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.54, based on 198 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. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.22 is 104% above 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.22, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 4.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼10.56, compared to a current price of ﷼4.96 — trading 53% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.22, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 4.48 and 104% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.54. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 11 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.22 as of Sep. 06, 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼4.96 is trading 53% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼10.56. GuruFocus considers Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4001:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.22 (61% above median its 10-year median of 4.48)
  • GF Value™: ﷼10.56 vs. price of ﷼4.96 (53% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104% above the Retail - Defensive median (#26 of 198)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Business Description

Address Al Andlus District, Khurais Branch Street, PO Box 41700, Building No: 4452, Riyadh, SAU, 13212
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail trade of food, fish, meat, agricultural products, livestock, and household items. It is also involved in establishing, managing, operating, and maintaining supermarkets, commercial complexes, & bakeries; providing cooked & uncooked catering services; and managing training & educational centers, as well as acquiring land to construct buildings for lease or sale for the company's benefit. It operates in the retail and wholesale trading of food supplies, as well as in real estate & leasing. Additionally, it leases commercial centers for the company's benefit through sale or leasing. The company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt & derives the majority of its revenue from retail & wholesale activities.
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