Brookfield RenewableBEPC +0.85%67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.70 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 9.07. GuruFocus rates BEPC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Brookfield Renewable ranks better than 86.08% on this metric.
Brookfield Renewable's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brookfield Renewable's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BEPC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 9.07 Max: 14
Current: 9.7
During the past 9 years, Brookfield Renewable's highest Yield on Cost was 14.00. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 9.07.
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.
Brookfield Renewable 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Brookfield Renewable'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.
Brookfield Renewable 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Brookfield Renewable's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Renewable'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.
Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.70 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 Brookfield Renewable and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.07. Over the past decade, Brookfield Renewable's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.19 to 14.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable ranks #33 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Brookfield Renewable's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Brookfield Renewable's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.70 is near median its 10-year median of 9.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 14.00. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78. Brookfield Renewable's value of 9.70 is 156.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable ranks #33 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brookfield Renewable has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Renewable's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Brookfield Renewable ranks #33 out of 237 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Brookfield Renewable in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78. Brookfield Renewable's value of 9.70 is 156.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Renewable's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.19 to 14.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.07 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Brookfield Renewable 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.78, based on 237 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. Brookfield Renewable's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.70 is 156.6% 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 Brookfield Renewable and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Renewable's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Renewable stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.53, compared to a current price of $36.80 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.07 and 156.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.78. Brookfield Renewable's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Brookfield Renewable (BEPC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.70 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 Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Renewable stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.80 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.53.
GuruFocus considers Brookfield Renewable to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BEPC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.70 (near median its 10-year median of 9.07)
GF Value™: $33.53 vs. price of $36.80 (9.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#33 of 237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BEPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookfield Renewable is a globally diversified, multitechnology owner and operator of clean energy assets. The company's portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and totals over 40 gigawatts of installed capacity. Brookfield Renewable invests in assets directly, as well as with institutional partners, joint venture partners, and through other arrangements. The company offers two separate listings for investors: Brookfield Renewable Partners LP and Brookfield Renewable Corp.
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