Energy Transfer LPET -0.66%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.34 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 12.59. GuruFocus rates ET with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Oil & Gas companies, Energy Transfer LP ranks better than 79.21% on this metric.
Energy Transfer LP's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Energy Transfer LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ET'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.93 Med: 12.59 Max: 42.72
Current: 11.34
During the past 13 years, Energy Transfer LP's highest Yield on Cost was 42.72. The lowest was 8.93. And the median was 12.59.
ET's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 79.21% of 505
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.17
vs ET: 11.34
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) 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 Transfer LP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ET vs TRGP, KMI, MPLX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Energy Transfer LP'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 Transfer LP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Energy Transfer LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Transfer LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Energy Transfer LP 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 Transfer LP (ET) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.34 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 Energy Transfer LP and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 12.59. Over the past decade, Energy Transfer LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.93 to 42.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Transfer LP ranks #105 out of 505 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Energy Transfer LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Energy Transfer LP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.34 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 12.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.93 to a high of 42.72. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17. Energy Transfer LP's value of 11.34 is 119.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Transfer LP ranks #105 out of 505 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Energy Transfer LP has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Transfer LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TRGP and KMI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Energy Transfer LP ranks #105 out of 505 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Energy Transfer LP in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17. Energy Transfer LP's value of 11.34 is 119.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Energy Transfer LP's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.93 to 42.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.59 vs. the industry median of 5.17, Energy Transfer LP 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.17, based on 505 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 Transfer LP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.34 is 119.3% 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 Energy Transfer LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Transfer LP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.34, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 12.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Transfer LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Transfer LP (ET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.25, compared to a current price of $19.66 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.34, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 12.59 and 119.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.17. Energy Transfer LP's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Energy Transfer LP (ET), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.34 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 Energy Transfer LP (ET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Transfer LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.66 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.25.
GuruFocus considers Energy Transfer LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ET:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.34 (10% below median its 10-year median of 12.59)
GF Value™: $19.25 vs. price of $19.66 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#105 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Transfer is a diversified midstream firm operating from wellhead to consuming demand. It handles natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and refined products. Commodities are moved through its network of field-level gathering and processing to refineries and demand centers. Operations are concentrated in Texas and the midcontinent United States. It also controls Sunoco and USA Compression through its general partner relationship.
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