Bank of AmericaBAC +1.31%77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates BAC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,256 Banks companies, Bank of America ranks worse than 67.6% on this metric.
Bank of America's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BAC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 3.11 Max: 5.38
Current: 2.84
During the past 13 years, Bank of America's highest Yield on Cost was 5.38. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 3.11.
BAC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 67.6% of 1256
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs BAC: 2.84
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) 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.
Bank of America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BAC vs WFC, C, BNY: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of America'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.
Bank of America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Bank of America 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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Bank of America is calculated as
Bank of America (BAC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84 as of Jul. 06, 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 Bank of America and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.11. Over the past decade, Bank of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.46 to 5.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #849 out of 1256 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Bank of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Bank of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84 is near median its 10-year median of 3.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 5.38. The Banks industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89. Bank of America's value of 2.84 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #849 out of 1256 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of America has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to WFC and C?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #849 out of 1256 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Bank of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89. Bank of America's value of 2.84 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, Bank of America's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.46 to 5.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Bank of America has consistently been below 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 Banks company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Banks companies is 3.89, based on 1,256 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. Bank of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84 is 27% below 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 Bank of America and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America (BAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.86, compared to a current price of $59.50 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 27% below the Banks industry median of 3.89. Bank of America's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Bank of America (BAC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84 as of Jul. 06, 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 Bank of America (BAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.50 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.86.
GuruFocus considers Bank of America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.84 (near median its 10-year median of 3.11)
GF Value™: $49.86 vs. price of $59.50 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% below the Banks median (#849 of 1256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of America is a formidable financial titan with a $3.5 trillion balance sheet and a cornerstone of the American economy, holding the second-largest deposit market share in the United States. While the firm has maintained its stronghold among middle-market and retail clientele domestically, Bank of America has continued to hold its own on the global stage, as evidenced by its fourth-largest global trading operation and an investment banking division that regularly finishes in the top four in global league tables. The firm is organized across four segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets.
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