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Catering International ServicesXPAR:ALCIS 80 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.38 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALCIS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, Catering International Services ranks worse than 81.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Catering International Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALCIS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 1.19 Max: 2.25
Current: 1.38
During the past 13 years, Catering International Services's highest Yield on Cost was 2.25. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.19.
XPAR:ALCIS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 81.57% of 597
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs XPAR:ALCIS: 1.38
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) 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.
Catering International Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XPAR:ALCIS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Catering International Services'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.
Catering International Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Catering International Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catering International Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Catering International Services 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.
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.38 as of Aug. 08, 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 Catering International Services and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, Catering International Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #487 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Catering International Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Catering International Services' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.38 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 2.25. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08. Catering International Services' value of 1.38 is 66.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #487 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Catering International Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catering International Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #487 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Catering International Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08. Catering International Services' value of 1.38 is 66.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Catering International Services' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Catering International Services 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 Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.08, 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. Catering International Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.38 is 66.2% 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 Catering International Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catering International Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.38, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catering International Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.48, compared to a current price of €22.70 — trading 56.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.38, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 66.2% below the Business Services industry median of 4.08. Catering International Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.38 as of Aug. 08, 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.70 is trading 56.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.48.
GuruFocus considers Catering International Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALCIS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.38 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.19)
GF Value™: €14.48 vs. price of €22.70 (56.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.2% below the Business Services median (#487 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALCIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Catering International Services is engaged in the business of providing catering accommodations and facilities management services for companies operating in difficult environments. The company is engaged in promoting the socio-economic development of local populations in countries where it operates and also integrated services with its core business. Its services portfolio consists of transport and supply, construction, engineering, multi-technical maintenance, waste management, housekeeping, collection, laundry etc. The company has Africa, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, South America and Commonwealth of independent states geographic segments. It derives the majority of its revenue from Africa segment.
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