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Austin EngineeringAUSTF 47 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.87 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 357% above its 10-year median of 4.79. GuruFocus rates AUSTF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Austin Engineering ranks better than 96.4% on this metric.
Austin Engineering's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austin Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
AUSTF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 4.79 Max: 33.96
Current: 21.87
During the past 13 years, Austin Engineering's highest Yield on Cost was 33.96. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 4.79.
AUSTF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 96.4% of 139
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 2.77
vs AUSTF: 21.87
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.
Austin Engineering 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
AUSTF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Austin Engineering'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.
Austin Engineering 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Austin Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austin Engineering'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.
Austin Engineering (AUSTF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.87 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 Austin Engineering and its competitors. This is 357% above median its historical median of 4.79. Over the past decade, Austin Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.77 to 33.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Austin Engineering ranks #5 out of 139 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Austin Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Austin Engineering's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.87 is 357% above median its 10-year median of 4.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 33.96. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.77. Austin Engineering's value of 21.87 is 689.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austin Engineering ranks #5 out of 139 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Austin Engineering has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austin Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Austin Engineering ranks #5 out of 139 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Austin Engineering in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.77. Austin Engineering's value of 21.87 is 689.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Austin Engineering's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.77 to 33.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.79 vs. the industry median of 2.77, Austin Engineering 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 2.77, based on 139 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. Austin Engineering's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.87 is 689.5% 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 Austin Engineering and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austin Engineering's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.87, which is 357% above median its own 10-year median of 4.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austin Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austin Engineering (AUSTF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.27, compared to a current price of $0.13 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.87, which is 357% above median its 10-year median of 4.79 and 689.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 2.77. Austin Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Austin Engineering (AUSTF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.87 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 Austin Engineering (AUSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austin Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.13 is trading 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.27.
GuruFocus considers Austin Engineering to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AUSTF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 21.87 (357% above median its 10-year median of 4.79)
GF Value™: $0.27 vs. price of $0.13 (53.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 689.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#5 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AUSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austin Engineering Ltd is an Australian-based engineering company. It designs and manufactures customized off-highway truck bodies, buckets, water tanks, tyre handlers, and other ancillary products. It is a comprehensive service provider throughout the product's life cycle, offering both on-site and off-site repair and maintenance. Its geographical segments include Asia-Pacific, North America, and South America. The company generates maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific segment, which is engaged in mining equipment, other products, and repair and maintenance services located in Australia and Indonesia.
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