Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NVXSWX:AD 88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 4.41. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF27.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Retail - Defensive companies, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AD'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64 Med: 4.41 Max: 7.1
Current: 2.76
During the past 13 years, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's highest Yield on Cost was 7.10. The lowest was 2.64. And the median was 4.41.
XSWX:AD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 66.67% of 195
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.74
vs XSWX:AD: 2.76
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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:AD vs KR, SFM, ACI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.76 as of Jun. 25, 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 4.41. Over the past decade, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.64 to 7.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #65 out of 195 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.76 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 4.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 7.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 2.76 is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #65 out of 195 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #65 out of 195 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 2.76 is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.64 to 7.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.41 vs. the industry median of 3.74, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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 3.74, based on 195 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.76 is 26.2% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76, which is 37% below 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF27.58, compared to a current price of CHF32.33 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 4.41 and 26.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.74. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76 as of Jun. 25, 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF32.33 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF27.58.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.76 (37% below median its 10-year median of 4.41)
GF Value™: CHF27.58 vs. price of CHF32.33 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#65 of 195)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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