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Shake ShackSHAK +1.98%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHAK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 189 Restaurants companies, Shake Shack ranks worse than 529100% on this metric.
Shake Shack's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shake Shack's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHAK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 2.69 * 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.
Shake Shack 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHAK vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack'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 Shake Shack is calculated as
Shake Shack (SHAK) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #999999 out of 189 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Shake Shack's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shake Shack's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #999999 out of 189 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ARCO and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #999999 out of 189 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Shake Shack in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.69. 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 Restaurants company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Restaurants companies is 2.69, based on 189 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shake Shack'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 Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (SHAK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.02, compared to a current price of $57.10 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Shake Shack (SHAK), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 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 Shake Shack (SHAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.10 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.02.
GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHAK:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $122.02 vs. price of $57.10 (53.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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