APAAPA +0.45%57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.66 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 14.32. GuruFocus rates APA with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Oil & Gas companies, APA ranks better than 87.72% on this metric.
APA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for APA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
APA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 14.32 Max: 115.36
Current: 16.66
During the past 13 years, APA's highest Yield on Cost was 115.36. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 14.32.
APA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 87.72% of 505
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.17
vs APA: 16.66
APA (NAS:APA) 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.
APA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
APA vs AR, RRC, OVV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, APA'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.
APA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, APA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APA'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.
APA (APA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.66 as of Jul. 12, 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 APA and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 14.32. Over the past decade, APA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.84 to 115.36. According to the industry distribution chart, APA ranks #62 out of 505 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is APA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
APA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.66 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 14.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 115.36. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17. APA's value of 16.66 is 222.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APA ranks #62 out of 505 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APA has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AR and RRC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, APA ranks #62 out of 505 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places APA in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17. APA's value of 16.66 is 222.2% above this benchmark. Historically, APA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.84 to 115.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.32 vs. the industry median of 5.17, APA 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.17, based on 505 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. APA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.66 is 222.2% 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 APA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.66, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 14.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA (APA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.13, compared to a current price of $33.44 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.66, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 14.32 and 222.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.17. APA's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 APA (APA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.66 as of Jul. 12, 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 APA (APA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.44 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.13.
GuruFocus considers APA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 16.66 (16% above median its 10-year median of 14.32)
GF Value™: $26.13 vs. price of $33.44 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 222.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#62 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APA Corp is an independent exploration and production company. It develops and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company's business has oil and gas operations in four segments: Egypt, the North Sea, Suriname, and the U.S. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the U.S. reporting segment. The company also has exploration interests in Uruguay, Alaska, and other international locations.
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