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Air WaterAWTRF -5.69%88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.87 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 4.79. GuruFocus rates AWTRF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,064 Chemicals companies, Air Water ranks better than 79.14% on this metric.
Air Water's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 5.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Water's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
AWTRF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 4.79 Max: 7.29
Current: 5.87
During the past 13 years, Air Water's highest Yield on Cost was 7.29. The lowest was 2.20. And the median was 4.79.
AWTRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 79.14% of 1064
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.8
vs AWTRF: 5.87
Air Water (OTCPK:AWTRF) 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.
Air Water 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
AWTRF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Water'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.
Air Water 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Water's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Water'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Air Water is calculated as
Air Water (AWTRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.87 as of Jul. 18, 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 Air Water and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 4.79. Over the past decade, Air Water's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #222 out of 1064 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Air Water's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Air Water's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.87 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 7.29. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. Air Water's value of 5.87 is 226.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Water ranks #222 out of 1064 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Air Water has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Water's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #222 out of 1064 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Air Water in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. Air Water's value of 5.87 is 226.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Air Water's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 7.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.79 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Air Water 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.80, based on 1,064 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. Air Water's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.87 is 226.1% 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 Air Water and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Water's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.87, which is 23% 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 Air Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Water (AWTRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.20, compared to a current price of $13.91 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.87, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.79 and 226.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.80. Air Water's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 14 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 Air Water (AWTRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.87 as of Jul. 18, 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 Air Water (AWTRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Water stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.91 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.20.
GuruFocus considers Air Water to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AWTRF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.87 (23% above median its 10-year median of 4.79)
GF Value™: $12.20 vs. price of $13.91 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 226.1% above the Chemicals median (#222 of 1064)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWTRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air Water Inc is a diversified conglomerate engaged in the supply of industrial gases and various other businesses and services. The company operates through five segments. The Agri & Foods segment covers the processing and distribution of fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, meat products, and contract manufacturing of beverages. The Digital & Industry segment focuses on industrial gases, electrical, and functional materials. The Energy Solutions segment deals with LP gas, kerosene, and related equipment. The Health & Safety segment provides medical gases, dental and protective materials, hospital equipment, and home medical care services. The Other Businesses segment includes logistics, salt production, overseas industrial gas operations, biomass power, and high-output UPS solutions.
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