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G-III Apparel GroupSTU:GI4 +1.99%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.84 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates STU:GI4 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 531 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, G-III Apparel Group ranks worse than 78.15% on this metric.
G-III Apparel Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for G-III Apparel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GI4'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.56 Max: 0.84
Current: 0.84
During the past 13 years, G-III Apparel Group's highest Yield on Cost was 0.84. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.56.
STU:GI4's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 78.15% of 531
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.28
vs STU:GI4: 0.84
G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) 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.
G-III Apparel Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:GI4 vs FIGS, OXM, SGC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, G-III Apparel Group'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.
G-III Apparel Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, G-III Apparel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G-III Apparel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
G-III Apparel Group 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.
G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.84 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 G-III Apparel Group and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, G-III Apparel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, G-III Apparel Group ranks #415 out of 531 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is G-III Apparel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
G-III Apparel Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.84 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.84. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.28. G-III Apparel Group's value of 0.84 is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, G-III Apparel Group ranks #415 out of 531 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, G-III Apparel Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G-III Apparel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to FIGS and OXM?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, G-III Apparel Group ranks #415 out of 531 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places G-III Apparel Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.28. G-III Apparel Group's value of 0.84 is 74.4% below this benchmark. Historically, G-III Apparel Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 3.28, G-III Apparel Group 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 3.28, 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. G-III Apparel Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.84 is 74.4% 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 G-III Apparel Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G-III Apparel Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.84, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G-III Apparel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.72, compared to a current price of €30.80 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.84, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 74.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.28. G-III Apparel Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.84 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 G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G-III Apparel Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.80 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.72.
GuruFocus considers G-III Apparel Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GI4:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.84 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: €22.72 vs. price of €30.80 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#415 of 531)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GI4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd is an apparel manufacturing company. The company makes a wide range of apparel, footwear, and accessories that sells under its own brands, licensed brands, and private-label brands. It has a substantial portfolio for licensed and proprietary brands, anchored by brands: DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Vilebrequin, and others. The reportable segments of the company are Wholesale Operations and Retail Operations. The Wholesale operations segment includes sales of products under brands licensed by from third parties, and sales of products under its own brands and private label brands. The retail operations segment consists of Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass, and DKNY retail stores. It derives majority of its revenue from Wholesale operations.
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