Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.25 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
52 GF Score
Price C$1.06
GF Value C$0.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Caldwell Partners International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL 52 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.25 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 6.96. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 50.08% on this metric.

Caldwell Partners International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.25.


The historical rank and industry rank for Caldwell Partners International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CWL' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 6.96   Max: 12.78
Current: 4.25


During the past 13 years, Caldwell Partners International's highest Yield on Cost was 12.78. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 6.96.


TSX:CWL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
50.08% of 597 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.07 vs TSX:CWL: 4.25

Caldwell Partners International  (TSX:CWL) 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.


Caldwell Partners International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International 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 Caldwell Partners International 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 4.25 mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.25 as of Jul. 23, 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 6.96. Over the past decade, Caldwell Partners International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.24 to 12.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #298 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.25 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 6.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 12.78. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.07. Caldwell Partners International's value of 4.25 is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #298 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #298 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Caldwell Partners International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.07. Caldwell Partners International's value of 4.25 is 4.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Caldwell Partners International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.24 to 12.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.96 vs. the industry median of 4.07, Caldwell Partners International 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 Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.07, based on 597 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. Caldwell Partners International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.25 is 4.4% 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.25, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 6.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.93, compared to a current price of C$1.06 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.25, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 6.96 and 4.4% above the Business Services industry median of 4.07. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.25 as of Jul. 23, 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.06 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.93. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.25 (39% below median its 10-year median of 6.96)
  • GF Value™: C$0.93 vs. price of C$1.06 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.4% above the Business Services median (#298 of 597)

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Caldwell Partners International Business Description

Other Exchanges CWLPF:USA
Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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