Bell Food GroupXSWX:BELL +0.11%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.68 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BELL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF286.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,172 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bell Food Group ranks better than 81.23% on this metric.
Bell Food Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bell Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BELL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81 Med: 4.85 Max: 8.19
Current: 7.68
During the past 13 years, Bell Food Group's highest Yield on Cost was 8.19. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 4.85.
XSWX:BELL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 81.23% of 1172
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs XSWX:BELL: 7.68
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) 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.
Bell Food Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:BELL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bell Food 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.
Bell Food Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bell Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bell Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Bell Food 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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Bell Food Group is calculated as
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.68 as of Jul. 04, 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, Bell Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.81 to 8.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #220 out of 1172 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Bell Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Bell Food Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.68 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 8.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Bell Food Group's value of 7.68 is 123.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #220 out of 1172 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Food Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #220 out of 1172 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Bell Food Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Bell Food Group's value of 7.68 is 123.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bell Food Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.81 to 8.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Bell Food Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.43, based on 1,172 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. Bell Food Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.68 is 123.9% 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bell Food Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.68, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF286.43, compared to a current price of CHF183.60 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.68, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 123.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.43. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.68 as of Jul. 04, 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF183.60 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF286.43.
GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BELL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.68 (58% above median its 10-year median of 4.85)
GF Value™: CHF286.43 vs. price of CHF183.60 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#220 of 1172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.
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