VericelVCEL +4.05%81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates VCEL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Biotechnology companies, Vericel ranks worse than 653594.12% on this metric.
Vericel's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vericel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
VCEL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 1.75 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
Vericel 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
VCEL vs NRIX, MLYS, PHVS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vericel'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.
Vericel 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vericel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vericel'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 Vericel is calculated as
Vericel (VCEL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 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 Vericel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vericel ranks #999999 out of 153 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Vericel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vericel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Vericel ranks #999999 out of 153 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vericel has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vericel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NRIX and MLYS?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vericel ranks #999999 out of 153 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vericel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Biotechnology companies is 1.75, based on 153 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. 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 Vericel and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vericel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vericel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vericel (VCEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.64, compared to a current price of $46.98 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Vericel's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Vericel (VCEL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 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 Vericel (VCEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vericel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $46.98 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.64.
GuruFocus considers Vericel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VCEL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $54.64 vs. price of $46.98 (14% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VCEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vericel Corp is a fully integrated commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company and a provider of therapies for the sports medicine and severe burn care markets. It markets cell therapy products in the United States, MACI (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane); Epicel (cultured epidermal autografts); and NexoBrid. The Company operates its business in the U.S. in one reportable segment; the research, product development, manufacture, and distribution of cellular therapies and specialty biologics for use in the treatment of specific conditions.
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