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UPM-Kymmene OyjSTU:RPL +1.03%77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.82 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 5.12. GuruFocus rates STU:RPL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 138 Forest Products companies, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks better than 86.96% on this metric.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:RPL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63 Med: 5.12 Max: 9.3
Current: 7.82
During the past 13 years, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's highest Yield on Cost was 9.30. The lowest was 2.63. And the median was 5.12.
STU:RPL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 86.96% of 138
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.165
vs STU:RPL: 7.82
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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:RPL vs SLVM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj is calculated as
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.82 as of Jul. 16, 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 5.12. Over the past decade, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.63 to 9.30. According to the industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #18 out of 138 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.82 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 5.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 9.30. The Forest Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's value of 7.82 is 147.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #18 out of 138 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UPM-Kymmene Oyj has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #18 out of 138 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places UPM-Kymmene Oyj in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's value of 7.82 is 147.1% above this benchmark. Historically, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.63 to 9.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.12 vs. the industry median of 3.17, UPM-Kymmene Oyj 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 Forest Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Forest Products companies is 3.17, based on 138 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. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.82 is 147.1% 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.82, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 5.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.03, compared to a current price of €23.43 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.82, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 5.12 and 147.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 3.17. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.82 as of Jul. 16, 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €23.43 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.03.
GuruFocus considers UPM-Kymmene Oyj to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RPL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.82 (53% above median its 10-year median of 5.12)
GF Value™: €26.03 vs. price of €23.43 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 147.1% above the Forest Products median (#18 of 138)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a Finnish paper and biomaterials company. The company produces products related to the forestry industry, including paper, pulp, and plywood. UPM is also the majority electricity generator in Finland and is one of the globalised producers of self-adhesive labeling materials. It delivers responsible solutions and innovation for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Plywood. Geographically, the company has operational footprints in Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and other regions.
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