QinetiQ GroupCHIX:QQL -3.26%77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.78 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates CHIX:QQL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 172 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks better than 75% on this metric.
QinetiQ Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for QinetiQ Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:QQl'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.09 Med: 2.89 Max: 4.05
Current: 2.78
During the past 13 years, QinetiQ Group's highest Yield on Cost was 4.05. The lowest was 2.09. And the median was 2.89.
CHIX:QQl's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 75% of 172
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.045
vs CHIX:QQl: 2.78
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQl) 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.
QinetiQ Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:QQL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group'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 QinetiQ Group is calculated as
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.78 as of Jul. 12, 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.89. Over the past decade, QinetiQ Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.09 to 4.05. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #43 out of 172 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is QinetiQ Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
QinetiQ Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.78 is near median its 10-year median of 2.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 4.05. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.05. QinetiQ Group's value of 2.78 is 166% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #43 out of 172 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #43 out of 172 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places QinetiQ Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.05. QinetiQ Group's value of 2.78 is 166% above this benchmark. Historically, QinetiQ Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.09 to 4.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 1.05, QinetiQ Group 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.05, based on 172 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. QinetiQ Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.78 is 166% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.65, compared to a current price of £4.50 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 166% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.05. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.78 as of Jul. 12, 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.50 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.65.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:QQL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.78 (near median its 10-year median of 2.89)
GF Value™: £4.65 vs. price of £4.50 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 166% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#43 of 172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:QQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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