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Doman Building Materials GroupTSX:DBM -0.09%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.40 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 9.04. GuruFocus rates TSX:DBM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Industrial Distribution companies, Doman Building Materials Group ranks better than 63.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Doman Building Materials Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:DBM'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.39 Med: 9.04 Max: 20.5
Current: 5.4
During the past 13 years, Doman Building Materials Group's highest Yield on Cost was 20.50. The lowest was 5.39. And the median was 9.04.
TSX:DBM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 63.73% of 102
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.81
vs TSX:DBM: 5.40
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) 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.
Doman Building Materials Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSX:DBM vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Doman Building Materials 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.
Doman Building Materials Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Doman Building Materials Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Doman Building Materials Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Doman Building Materials 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.
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.40 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 Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 9.04. Over the past decade, Doman Building Materials Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.39 to 20.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #37 out of 102 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Doman Building Materials Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Doman Building Materials Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.40 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 9.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.39 to a high of 20.50. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.81. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 5.40 is 41.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #37 out of 102 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Doman Building Materials Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Doman Building Materials Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #37 out of 102 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Doman Building Materials Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.81. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 5.40 is 41.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Doman Building Materials Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.39 to 20.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.04 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Doman Building Materials Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.81, based on 102 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. Doman Building Materials Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.40 is 41.7% 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 Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Doman Building Materials Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.40, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 9.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Doman Building Materials Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.40, compared to a current price of C$11.50 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.40, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 9.04 and 41.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.81. Doman Building Materials Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.40 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$11.50 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.40.
GuruFocus considers Doman Building Materials Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:DBM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.40 (40% below median its 10-year median of 9.04)
GF Value™: C$9.40 vs. price of C$11.50 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#37 of 102)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:DBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Doman Building Materials Group Business Description
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, producing and treating lumber and providing other value-add services, as well as distributing various building materials across Canada and in the United States. The company is a national distributor of building materials and related products in Canada, operating multiple divisions with treating plants, planing and specialty facilities, and distribution centers across various cities in Canada and the United States. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from the United States.
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