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Algoma Steel Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Algoma Steel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 6 years, Algoma Steel Group's highest Yield on Cost was 3.77. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 2.32.
ASTL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 3.345 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Algoma Steel Group (NAS:ASTL) 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.
Algoma Steel Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASTL vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Algoma Steel 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.
Algoma Steel Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Algoma Steel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Steel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Algoma Steel 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.
Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 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 Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Algoma Steel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.43 to 3.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #999999 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Algoma Steel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Algoma Steel Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 3.77. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #999999 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Algoma Steel Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Steel Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #999999 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Algoma Steel Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.35. Historically, Algoma Steel Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.43 to 3.77 over the past decade. 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 Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.35, based on 318 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. 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 Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algoma Steel Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Steel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.54, compared to a current price of $3.80 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Algoma Steel Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.80 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.54.
GuruFocus considers Algoma Steel Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASTL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $3.80 (31.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a single segment of basic steel production including sheets, plates, slabs, and freights. The company's revenue is generated from contracts to produce, ship, and deliver steel products Geographically it serves Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, whilst driving key revenue from United States. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Steel sheets and strips.
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