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The historical rank and industry rank for Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XBUL:BREF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 2.2 Max: 13.6
Current: 13.6
During the past 13 years, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's highest Yield on Cost was 13.60. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 2.20.
XBUL:BREF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 81.21% of 873
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.28
vs XBUL:BREF: 13.60
Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT (XBUL:BREF) 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.
Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XBUL:BREF vs VICI, WPC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT'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.
Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT 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.
Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT (XBUL:BREF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.60 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 Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT and its competitors. This is 518% above median its historical median of 2.20. Over the past decade, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.82 to 13.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT ranks #164 out of 873 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.60 is 518% above median its 10-year median of 2.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 13.60. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28. Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's value of 13.60 is 86.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT ranks #164 out of 873 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT ranks #164 out of 873 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28. Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's value of 13.60 is 86.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.82 to 13.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 7.28, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT 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 REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.28, based on 873 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. Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.60 is 86.8% 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 Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.60, which is 518% above median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT (XBUL:BREF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.84, compared to a current price of €2.58 — trading 83.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.60, which is 518% above median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 86.8% above the REITs industry median of 7.28. Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT (XBUL:BREF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.60 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 Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT (XBUL:BREF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.58 is trading 83.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.84.
GuruFocus considers Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XBUL:BREF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 13.60 (518% above median its 10-year median of 2.20)
GF Value™: €15.84 vs. price of €2.58 (83.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.8% above the REITs median (#164 of 873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:BREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT Business Description
Bulgarian Real Estate Fund REIT is a special investment purpose joint-stock entity seated in the Republic of Bulgaria. The main activity of the fund is investing the cash funds raised through securities issuance in real property /securitization of real property/ through the purchase of ownership rights and other real rights over real property, carrying out construction and improvements therein for the purpose of making it available for management, renting, leasing and/or sale. Its investment objective is to achieve capital appreciation by means of diversified investments in business buildings, residential and other high-class properties, retail premises and agricultural land on the territory of Bulgaria.
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