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Randstad NVWBO:RAND -1.09%61 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.33 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 4.41. GuruFocus rates WBO:RAND with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, Randstad NV ranks better than 63.65% on this metric.
Randstad NV's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Randstad NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:RAND'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46 Med: 4.41 Max: 7.44
Current: 5.33
During the past 13 years, Randstad NV's highest Yield on Cost was 7.44. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 4.41.
WBO:RAND's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 63.65% of 597
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs WBO:RAND: 5.33
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.
Randstad NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WBO:RAND vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Randstad NV'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.
Randstad NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Randstad NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Randstad NV'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 Randstad NV is calculated as
Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.33 as of Jul. 15, 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 Randstad NV and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 4.41. Over the past decade, Randstad NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.46 to 7.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #217 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Randstad NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Randstad NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.33 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 7.44. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.03. Randstad NV's value of 5.33 is 32.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #217 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Randstad NV has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Randstad NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #217 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Randstad NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.03. Randstad NV's value of 5.33 is 32.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Randstad NV's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.46 to 7.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.41 vs. the industry median of 4.03, Randstad NV 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 Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.03, based on 597 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. Randstad NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.33 is 32.3% 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 Randstad NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Randstad NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.33, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 4.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Randstad NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.77, compared to a current price of €30.08 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.33, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.41 and 32.3% above the Business Services industry median of 4.03. Randstad NV's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.33 as of Jul. 15, 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.08 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.77.
GuruFocus considers Randstad NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:RAND:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.33 (21% above median its 10-year median of 4.41)
GF Value™: €40.77 vs. price of €30.08 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.3% above the Business Services median (#217 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:RAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1960 and domiciled in the Netherlands, Randstad is one of only three global recruitment providers, placing over 200,000 permanent candidates and 2 million temporary candidates annually. In addition, the company provides recruitment process outsourcing services, managed services programs, payroll services, outplacement services, and job postings.
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