Capital PowerCPXWF +2.42%70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.01 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 7.67. GuruFocus rates CPXWF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 15 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Capital Power ranks better than 63.71% on this metric.
Capital Power's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capital Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CPXWF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.92 Med: 7.67 Max: 10.69
Current: 5.01
During the past 13 years, Capital Power's highest Yield on Cost was 10.69. The lowest was 4.92. And the median was 7.67.
CPXWF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 63.71% of 237
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.71
vs CPXWF: 5.01
Capital Power (OTCPK:CPXWF) 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.
Capital Power 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CPXWF vs CEG, VST, NRG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Capital Power'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.
Capital Power 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Capital Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Power'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 Capital Power is calculated as
Capital Power (CPXWF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.01 as of Jul. 09, 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 Capital Power and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 7.67. Over the past decade, Capital Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.92 to 10.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #86 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Capital Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Capital Power's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.01 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 7.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.92 to a high of 10.69. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.71. Capital Power's value of 5.01 is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #86 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Capital Power has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #86 out of 237 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Capital Power in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.71. Capital Power's value of 5.01 is 35% above this benchmark. Historically, Capital Power's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.92 to 10.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.67 vs. the industry median of 3.71, Capital Power 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 3.71, 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. Capital Power's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.01 is 35% 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 Capital Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Power's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.01, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 7.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power (CPXWF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.25, compared to a current price of $53.82 — trading 90.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.01, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 7.67 and 35% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.71. Capital Power's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 15 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 Capital Power (CPXWF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.01 as of Jul. 09, 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 Capital Power (CPXWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.82 is trading 90.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.25.
GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPXWF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.01 (35% below median its 10-year median of 7.67)
GF Value™: $28.25 vs. price of $53.82 (90.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#86 of 237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPXWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sale of electricity and natural gas. The company's customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.
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