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Carrier GlobalCARR -0.39%81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.95 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates CARR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Construction companies, Carrier Global ranks better than 56.27% on this metric.
Carrier Global's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carrier Global's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CARR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 3.49 Max: 4.85
Current: 3.95
During the past 9 years, Carrier Global's highest Yield on Cost was 4.85. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 3.49.
CARR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 56.27% of 1013
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.44
vs CARR: 3.95
Carrier Global (NYSE:CARR) 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.
Carrier Global 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CARR vs JCI, LII, MAIR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Carrier Global'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.
Carrier Global 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Carrier Global's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carrier Global'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 Carrier Global is calculated as
Carrier Global (CARR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.95 as of Jul. 26, 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 Carrier Global and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 3.49. Over the past decade, Carrier Global's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.61 to 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Carrier Global ranks #443 out of 1013 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Carrier Global's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Carrier Global's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.95 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 3.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 4.85. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44. Carrier Global's value of 3.95 is 14.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carrier Global ranks #443 out of 1013 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carrier Global has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carrier Global's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to JCI and LII?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Carrier Global ranks #443 out of 1013 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Carrier Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44. Carrier Global's value of 3.95 is 14.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Carrier Global's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.61 to 4.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Carrier Global 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.44, based on 1,013 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. Carrier Global's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.95 is 14.8% 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 Carrier Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carrier Global's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.95, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carrier Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carrier Global (CARR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.94, compared to a current price of $68.88 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.95, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 14.8% above the Construction industry median of 3.44. Carrier Global's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 12 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 Carrier Global (CARR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.95 as of Jul. 26, 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 Carrier Global (CARR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carrier Global stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $68.88 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.94.
GuruFocus considers Carrier Global to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CARR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.95 (13% above median its 10-year median of 3.49)
GF Value™: $67.94 vs. price of $68.88 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% above the Construction median (#443 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CARR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carrier Global, spun out of United Technologies in 2020, manufactures and services commercial and residential HVAC systems and transportation refrigeration solutions under its flagship Carrier brand, as well as Bryant, Payne, Heil, and others across various price points. In 2024, Carrier acquired Viessmann Climate Solutions to expand its footprint in Europe with heat pumps, boilers, and solar PV equipment. Proceeds from the sale of Carrier's fire and security (Honeywell) and commercial refrigeration (Haier) businesses reduced debt and focused the company on global HVAC and refrigeration solutions. Carrier generates 75% of sales from equipment and 25% from parts and services. The company derives 50% of revenue from the US, 30% from Europe, and 20% from the Asia-Pacific region.
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