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Vera BradleyVRA -4.25%65 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 530 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks worse than 188679.06% on this metric.
Vera Bradley's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vera Bradley's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
VRA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 3.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) 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.
Vera Bradley 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
VRA vs FMFC, AREB, FOSL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley'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 Vera Bradley is calculated as
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 17, 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #999999 out of 530 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Vera Bradley's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vera Bradley's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #999999 out of 530 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to FMFC and AREB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #999999 out of 530 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vera Bradley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.36. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.36, based on 530 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vera Bradley'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 Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.89, compared to a current price of $3.84 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 17, 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.84 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.89.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VRA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.89 vs. price of $3.84 (1.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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