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Bath & Body WorksWBO:LBRA +4.33%59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.10 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.91. GuruFocus rates WBO:LBRA with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bath & Body Works ranks better than 88.43% on this metric.
Bath & Body Works's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bath & Body Works's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:LBRA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 8.91 Max: 39.21
Current: 10.1
During the past 13 years, Bath & Body Works's highest Yield on Cost was 39.21. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 8.91.
WBO:LBRA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 88.43% of 579
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs WBO:LBRA: 10.10
Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) 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.
Bath & Body Works 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WBO:LBRA vs MNSO, RH, ASO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bath & Body Works'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.
Bath & Body Works 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bath & Body Works's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bath & Body Works's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Bath & Body Works 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.
Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.10 as of Jul. 25, 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.91. Over the past decade, Bath & Body Works' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.57 to 39.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #67 out of 579 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Bath & Body Works' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Bath & Body Works' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.10 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 39.21. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31. Bath & Body Works' value of 10.10 is 205.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #67 out of 579 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bath & Body Works has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bath & Body Works' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MNSO and RH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #67 out of 579 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Bath & Body Works in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31. Bath & Body Works' value of 10.10 is 205.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bath & Body Works' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.57 to 39.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.91 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Bath & Body Works 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.31, based on 579 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. Bath & Body Works's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.10 is 205.1% 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bath & Body Works's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.10, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bath & Body Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.18, compared to a current price of €17.71 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.10, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.91 and 205.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.31. Bath & Body Works' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.10 as of Jul. 25, 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.71 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.18.
GuruFocus considers Bath & Body Works to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:LBRA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.10 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.91)
GF Value™: €29.18 vs. price of €17.71 (39.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 205.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#67 of 579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:LBRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bath & Body Works is a specialty home fragrance and fragrant body care retailer operating under the Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, and White Barn brands. The company generates most of its business in North America, with just 4% of sales from international markets in fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2025, 77% of sales stemmed from the brick-and-mortar network of more than 1,900 retail stores, similar to 2024 levels, as consumer shopping patterns remained normal. Future growth is expected from store upgrades, digital and international channels, as well as adjacent category expansions like men's and lip.
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