George WestonTSX:WN -0.99%80 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.73. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$83.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Retail - Defensive companies, George Weston ranks worse than 74.36% on this metric.
George Weston's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for George Weston's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:WN'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9 Med: 2.73 Max: 3.81
Current: 2.03
During the past 13 years, George Weston's highest Yield on Cost was 3.81. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 2.73.
TSX:WN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 74.36% of 195
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs TSX:WN: 2.03
George Weston (TSX:WN) 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.
George Weston 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSX:WN vs KR, SFM, ACI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, George Weston'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.
George Weston 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, George Weston's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Weston'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 George Weston is calculated as
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.03 as of Jul. 05, 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 George Weston and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.73. Over the past decade, George Weston's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.90 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #145 out of 195 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is George Weston's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
George Weston's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.03 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 3.81. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58. George Weston's value of 2.03 is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Weston ranks #145 out of 195 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #145 out of 195 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places George Weston in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58. George Weston's value of 2.03 is 43.3% below this benchmark. Historically, George Weston's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.90 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 3.58, George Weston 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.58, based on 195 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. George Weston's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.03 is 43.3% 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 George Weston and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Weston's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston (TSX:WN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$83.95, compared to a current price of C$99.64 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 43.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.58. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 George Weston (TSX:WN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03 as of Jul. 05, 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 George Weston (TSX:WN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$99.64 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$83.95.
GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.03 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.73)
GF Value™: C$83.95 vs. price of C$99.64 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#145 of 195)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
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