MTY Food GroupTSX:MTY -10.57%77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 24.73 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 213% above its 10-year median of 7.91. GuruFocus rates TSX:MTY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 187 Restaurants companies, MTY Food Group ranks better than 95.72% on this metric.
MTY Food Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 24.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for MTY Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:MTY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81 Med: 7.91 Max: 26
Current: 24.73
During the past 13 years, MTY Food Group's highest Yield on Cost was 26.00. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 7.91.
TSX:MTY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 95.72% of 187
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.75
vs TSX:MTY: 24.73
MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) 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.
MTY Food Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSX:MTY vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, MTY Food 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.
MTY Food Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MTY Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTY Food Group'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 MTY Food Group is calculated as
MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 24.73 as of Jul. 11, 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 MTY Food Group and its competitors. This is 213% above median its historical median of 7.91. Over the past decade, MTY Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.81 to 26.00. According to the industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #8 out of 187 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is MTY Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
MTY Food Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 24.73 is 213% above median its 10-year median of 7.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 26.00. The Restaurants industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75. MTY Food Group's value of 24.73 is 799.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #8 out of 187 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MTY Food Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTY Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #8 out of 187 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places MTY Food Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75. MTY Food Group's value of 24.73 is 799.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MTY Food Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.81 to 26.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.91 vs. the industry median of 2.75, MTY Food 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 a Restaurants company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Restaurants companies is 2.75, based on 187 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. MTY Food Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 24.73 is 799.3% 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 MTY Food Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTY Food Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 24.73, which is 213% above median its own 10-year median of 7.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTY Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.93, compared to a current price of C$33.75 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 24.73, which is 213% above median its 10-year median of 7.91 and 799.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.75. MTY Food Group'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 MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 24.73 as of Jul. 11, 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 MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTY Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$33.75 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.93.
GuruFocus considers MTY Food Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MTY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 24.73 (213% above median its 10-year median of 7.91)
GF Value™: C$47.93 vs. price of C$33.75 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 799.3% above the Restaurants median (#8 of 187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTY Food Group Inc is a franchisor in the quick service and casual dining food industry. Its activities consist of franchising and operating corporate-owned locations as well as the sale of retail products under a multitude of banners. The company's operating segment is based on geographical regions namely Canada; and US & International, which earns maximum revenue. The company brands include Cafe Depot, Country Style, Croissant Plus, Cultures, Extremepita, Fabrika, Jus Jugo Juice, Koya Japan, ManchuWok, Muffin plus, Valentine, Van Houtte, Shushiman and others.
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