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Alliance Resource Partners LPARLP -0.54%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 88.99 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 100.89. GuruFocus rates ARLP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 68 Other Energy Sources companies, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks better than 97.06% on this metric.
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.
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ARLP vs BTU, CNR, NRP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Alliance Resource Partners LP'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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Alliance Resource Partners LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alliance Resource Partners LP'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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 88.99 as of Aug. 03, 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 100.89. Over the past decade, Alliance Resource Partners LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 9.79 to 681.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #2 out of 68 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Alliance Resource Partners LP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 88.99 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 100.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.79 to a high of 681.11. The Other Energy Sources industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.59. Alliance Resource Partners LP's value of 88.99 is 1250.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #2 out of 68 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alliance Resource Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliance Resource Partners LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BTU and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #2 out of 68 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Alliance Resource Partners LP in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.59. Alliance Resource Partners LP's value of 88.99 is 1250.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alliance Resource Partners LP's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 9.79 to 681.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.89 vs. the industry median of 6.59, Alliance Resource Partners LP 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Other Energy Sources companies is 6.59, based on 68 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. Alliance Resource Partners LP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 88.99 is 1250.4% 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alliance Resource Partners LP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 88.99, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 100.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.58, compared to a current price of $25.77 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 88.99, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 100.89 and 1250.4% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 6.59. Alliance Resource Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 88.99 as of Aug. 03, 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.77 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.58.
GuruFocus considers Alliance Resource Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARLP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 88.99 (12% below median its 10-year median of 100.89)
GF Value™: $22.58 vs. price of $25.77 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1250.4% above the Other Energy Sources median (#2 of 68)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alliance Resource Partners LP operates as a coal mining company based in the United States. It has four segments: Illinois Basin, Appalachia, Oil & Gas Royalties, and Coal Royalties. The Illinois Basin comprises underground mining complexes in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia. The Appalachia segment comprises the Mettiki mining complex, the Tunnel Ridge mining complex, and the MC Mining complex. The Oil & Gas Royalties has oil & gas mineral interests held by AR Midland and AllDale I & II, and includes Alliance Minerals' equity interests in both AllDale III and Cavalier Minerals. The Coal Royalties have included coal mineral reserves and resources owned or leased by Alliance Resource Properties.
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