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Woolworths GroupWOLWF 67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates WOLWF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Retail - Defensive companies, Woolworths Group ranks worse than 71.57% on this metric.
Woolworths Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Woolworths Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WOLWF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96 Med: 2.96 Max: 6.2
Current: 1.96
During the past 13 years, Woolworths Group's highest Yield on Cost was 6.20. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 2.96.
WOLWF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 71.57% of 197
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.54
vs WOLWF: 1.96
Woolworths Group (OTCPK:WOLWF) 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.
Woolworths Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WOLWF vs KR, SFM, ACI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths Group'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.
Woolworths Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Woolworths Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Woolworths Group 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.
Woolworths Group (WOLWF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.96 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 Woolworths Group and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Woolworths Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.96 to 6.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #141 out of 197 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Woolworths Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Woolworths Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.96 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 6.20. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54. Woolworths Group's value of 1.96 is 44.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #141 out of 197 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Woolworths Group ranks #141 out of 197 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Woolworths Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54. Woolworths Group's value of 1.96 is 44.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Woolworths Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.96 to 6.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 3.54, Woolworths Group 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 3.54, based on 197 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. Woolworths Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.96 is 44.6% 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 Woolworths Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woolworths Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (WOLWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.81, compared to a current price of $30.16 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 44.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.54. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96 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 Woolworths Group (WOLWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.16 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.81.
GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WOLWF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.96 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: $24.81 vs. price of $30.16 (21.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#141 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WOLWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
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