FutureFuelFF +1.08%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates FF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Chemicals companies, FutureFuel ranks better than 73.17% on this metric.
FutureFuel's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for FutureFuel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 2.42 Max: 7.59
Current: 4.02
During the past 13 years, FutureFuel's highest Yield on Cost was 7.59. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 2.42.
FF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 73.17% of 1066
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs FF: 4.02
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.
FutureFuel 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FF vs RLEA, CMT, MNTK: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, FutureFuel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FutureFuel'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 FutureFuel is calculated as
FutureFuel (FF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.02 as of Jul. 03, 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 FutureFuel and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, FutureFuel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.25 to 7.59. According to the industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #286 out of 1066 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is FutureFuel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
FutureFuel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.02 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 7.59. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71. FutureFuel's value of 4.02 is 135.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #286 out of 1066 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FutureFuel has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FutureFuel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to RLEA and CMT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #286 out of 1066 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts FutureFuel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71. FutureFuel's value of 4.02 is 135.1% above this benchmark. Historically, FutureFuel's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.25 to 7.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 1.71, FutureFuel 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.71, based on 1,066 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. FutureFuel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.02 is 135.1% 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 FutureFuel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FutureFuel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FutureFuel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel (FF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.96, compared to a current price of $4.69 — trading 139.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 135.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.71. FutureFuel's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 FutureFuel (FF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02 as of Jul. 03, 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 FutureFuel (FF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.69 is trading 139.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.96.
GuruFocus considers FutureFuel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.02 (66% above median its 10-year median of 2.42)
GF Value™: $1.96 vs. price of $4.69 (139.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 135.1% above the Chemicals median (#286 of 1066)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FutureFuel Corp makes and sells diversified chemical products, bio-based fuel products, and specialty chemical products. The company is organized into two segments based on product type: biofuels and chemicals. The biofuels segment sells biodiesel and other petroleum products, with fuels made from a mix of diesel, vegetable oils, and grease feedstock. The chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells products used in the production of agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, as well as coatings and cleaning products such as detergents.
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