Archer-Daniels-Midland CoXSWX:ADM +2.71%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.05 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF48.38. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,173 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks better than 55.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ADM'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31 Med: 4.3 Max: 6.88
Current: 2.05
During the past 13 years, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's highest Yield on Cost was 6.88. The lowest was 2.31. And the median was 4.30.
XSWX:ADM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 55.58% of 1173
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.44
vs XSWX:ADM: 2.05
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) 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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:ADM vs BG, TSN, CALM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co'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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.05 as of Jun. 27, 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 4.30. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.31 to 6.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #521 out of 1173 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.05 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 4.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 6.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 2.05 is 40.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #521 out of 1173 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #521 out of 1173 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 2.05 is 40.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.31 to 6.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.44, based on 1,173 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. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.05 is 40.4% 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.05, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock overvalued right now?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.05. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF48.38, compared to a current price of CHF62.13 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.05, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 40.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.44. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.05 as of Jun. 27, 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (XSWX:ADM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF62.13 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF48.38.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.05 (52% below median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: CHF48.38 vs. price of CHF62.13 (28.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#521 of 1173)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archer-Daniels-Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. The company is also one of the largest grain merchandisers through its extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients and is a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
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