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Arbor Realty TrustABR -1.09%40 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 25.24 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 10.40. GuruFocus rates ABR with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 REITs companies, Arbor Realty Trust ranks better than 95.27% on this metric.
Arbor Realty Trust's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbor Realty Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ABR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.76 Med: 10.4 Max: 33.9
Current: 25.24
During the past 13 years, Arbor Realty Trust's highest Yield on Cost was 33.90. The lowest was 7.76. And the median was 10.40.
ABR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 95.27% of 867
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.33
vs ABR: 25.24
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.
Arbor Realty Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ABR vs MFA, PMT, CIM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Arbor Realty 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.
Arbor Realty Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Arbor Realty Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbor Realty Trust'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.
Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 25.24 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arbor Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 10.40. Over the past decade, Arbor Realty Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.76 to 33.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbor Realty Trust ranks #41 out of 867 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Arbor Realty Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Arbor Realty Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 25.24 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 10.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.76 to a high of 33.90. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33. Arbor Realty Trust's value of 25.24 is 244.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbor Realty Trust ranks #41 out of 867 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arbor Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbor Realty Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MFA and PMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Arbor Realty Trust ranks #41 out of 867 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Arbor Realty Trust in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33. Arbor Realty Trust's value of 25.24 is 244.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Arbor Realty Trust's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.76 to 33.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 7.33, Arbor Realty 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 867 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. Arbor Realty Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 25.24 is 244.3% 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 Arbor Realty 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. Arbor Realty Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 25.24, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbor Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.26, compared to a current price of $4.99 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 25.24, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 244.3% above the REITs industry median of 7.33. Arbor Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Arbor Realty Trust (ABR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 25.24 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbor Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.99 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.26.
GuruFocus considers Arbor Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ABR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 25.24 (143% above median its 10-year median of 10.40)
GF Value™: $9.26 vs. price of $4.99 (46.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 244.3% above the REITs median (#41 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbor Realty Trust Inc is a specialized real estate finance company. It invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily, SFR, and commercial real estate markets, consisting of bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred, and direct equity. In addition, it may also directly acquire real property and invest in real estate-related notes and certain mortgage-related securities. The company has two business segments, Structured Business and Agency Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Structured Business Segment.
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