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Jamaica Producers GroupXJAM:JP 74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.33 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD19.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Retail - Defensive companies, Jamaica Producers Group ranks worse than 84.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jamaica Producers Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:JP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 1.09 Max: 1.66
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, Jamaica Producers Group's highest Yield on Cost was 1.66. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.09.
XJAM:JP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 84.85% of 198
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.445
vs XJAM:JP: 1.33
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) 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.
Jamaica Producers Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XJAM:JP vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Jamaica Producers 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.
Jamaica Producers Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Producers Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Producers Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Jamaica Producers 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.
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.33 as of Jul. 28, 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 Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Jamaica Producers Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.40 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #168 out of 198 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Jamaica Producers Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Jamaica Producers Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.33 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.66. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.45. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 1.33 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #168 out of 198 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jamaica Producers Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Producers Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #168 out of 198 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Jamaica Producers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.45. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 1.33 is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Jamaica Producers Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.40 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Jamaica Producers 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 3.45, based on 198 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. Jamaica Producers Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.33 is 61.4% 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 Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Producers Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.33, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Producers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD19.49, compared to a current price of JMD22.48 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.33, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 61.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.45. Jamaica Producers Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.33 as of Jul. 28, 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD22.48 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD19.49.
GuruFocus considers Jamaica Producers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:JP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.33 (22% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: JMD19.49 vs. price of JMD22.48 (15.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#168 of 198)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd is engaged in land and property management, treasury investments, and the provision of services to its subsidiaries and associates. Through its associate, the company maintains business interests in four key segments: property and infrastructure, specialty foods, global services (including shipping, logistics, and port terminal operations) and financial services. It acquires, holds and manages business interests in Property and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Global Services, and Specialty Food and Drink.
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