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American Assets TrustAAT -2.25%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.74 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 4.69. GuruFocus rates AAT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 REITs companies, American Assets Trust ranks better than 53.49% on this metric.
American Assets Trust's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Assets Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
AAT'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.88 Med: 4.69 Max: 10.07
Current: 7.74
During the past 13 years, American Assets Trust's highest Yield on Cost was 10.07. The lowest was 2.88. And the median was 4.69.
AAT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 53.49% of 860
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.325
vs AAT: 7.74
American Assets Trust (NYSE:AAT) 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.
American Assets Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
AAT vs SAFE, GNL, ESRT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, American Assets Trust'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.
American Assets Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Assets Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Assets Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
American Assets Trust 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.
American Assets Trust (AAT) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.74 as of Jul. 31, 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 American Assets Trust and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 4.69. Over the past decade, American Assets Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.88 to 10.07. According to the industry distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #400 out of 860 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is American Assets Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
American Assets Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.74 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 4.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 10.07. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33. American Assets Trust's value of 7.74 is 5.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #400 out of 860 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Assets Trust has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Assets Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SAFE and GNL?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Assets Trust ranks #400 out of 860 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts American Assets Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33. American Assets Trust's value of 7.74 is 5.7% above this benchmark. Historically, American Assets Trust's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.88 to 10.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.69 vs. the industry median of 7.33, American Assets Trust 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 REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.33, based on 860 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. American Assets Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.74 is 5.7% 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 American Assets Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Assets Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.74, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Assets Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Assets Trust (AAT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.63, compared to a current price of $23.49 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.74, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 4.69 and 5.7% above the REITs industry median of 7.33. American Assets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 12 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 American Assets Trust (AAT), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.74 as of Jul. 31, 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 American Assets Trust (AAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Assets Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.49 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.63.
GuruFocus considers American Assets Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAT:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.74 (65% above median its 10-year median of 4.69)
GF Value™: $20.63 vs. price of $23.49 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.7% above the REITs median (#400 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Assets Trust Inc is a self-administered real estate investment trust based in the United States. The company invests in, operates, and develops retail, office, residential, and mixed-use properties. Properties are predominantly located in South California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. American Assets operates through four segments based on property type: retail; office; mixed-use, which consists of retail and hotel components; and multifamily, which includes the company's apartment properties. The retail and office segments collectively contribute the majority of the total revenue.
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