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Energy Services of AmericaESOA -0.56%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.78 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates ESOA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.56 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,014 Construction companies, Energy Services of America ranks worse than 86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Energy Services of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ESOA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 2.94 Max: 9.06
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, Energy Services of America's highest Yield on Cost was 9.06. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 2.94.
ESOA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 86% of 1014
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs ESOA: 0.78
Energy Services of America (NAS:ESOA) 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.
Energy Services of America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ESOA vs PHOE, MTRX, MCDIF: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Energy Services 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.
Energy Services of America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Energy Services of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Services of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Energy Services 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.
Energy Services of America (ESOA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.78 as of Jul. 18, 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 Energy Services of America and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, Energy Services of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.22 to 9.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #872 out of 1014 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Energy Services of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Energy Services of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.78 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 9.06. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51. Energy Services of America's value of 0.78 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #872 out of 1014 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Energy Services of America has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Services of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PHOE and MTRX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #872 out of 1014 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Energy Services of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51. Energy Services of America's value of 0.78 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Energy Services of America's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.22 to 9.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 3.51, Energy Services 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.51, based on 1,014 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. Energy Services of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.78 is 77.8% 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 Energy Services of America and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Services of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.78, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Services of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America (ESOA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.56, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.78, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 77.8% below the Construction industry median of 3.51. Energy Services of America's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Energy Services of America (ESOA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.78 as of Jul. 18, 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 Energy Services of America (ESOA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.56.
GuruFocus considers Energy Services of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESOA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.78 (73% below median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: $10.56 vs. price of $16.00 (51.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Construction median (#872 of 1014)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESOA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Services of America Corporation is engaged in providing contracting services for energy-related companies. The company is predominantly engaged in the construction, replacement, and repair of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities for utility companies and private natural gas companies. It services the gas, petroleum, power, chemical, and automotive industries and does incidental work such as water and sewer projects. Energy Service's other services include liquid pipeline construction, pump station construction, production facility construction, water and sewer pipeline installations, various maintenance and repair services, and other services related to pipeline construction.
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