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Evolution PetroleumFRA:EP7 +0.94%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 30.98 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 14.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:EP7 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.99. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Oil & Gas companies, Evolution Petroleum ranks better than 95.62% on this metric.
Evolution Petroleum's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Evolution Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EP7'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.6 Med: 14.19 Max: 43.16
Current: 30.98
During the past 13 years, Evolution Petroleum's highest Yield on Cost was 43.16. The lowest was 3.60. And the median was 14.19.
FRA:EP7's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 95.62% of 502
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.875
vs FRA:EP7: 30.98
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.
Evolution Petroleum 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:EP7 vs SJT, ANNA, GLND: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Evolution Petroleum'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.
Evolution Petroleum 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Evolution Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evolution Petroleum'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.
Evolution Petroleum (FRA:EP7) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 30.98 as of Jul. 19, 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 Evolution Petroleum and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 14.19. Over the past decade, Evolution Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.60 to 43.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Evolution Petroleum ranks #22 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Evolution Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Evolution Petroleum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 30.98 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 14.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.60 to a high of 43.16. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.88. Evolution Petroleum's value of 30.98 is 535.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Evolution Petroleum ranks #22 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Evolution Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evolution Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SJT and ANNA?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Evolution Petroleum ranks #22 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Evolution Petroleum in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.88. Evolution Petroleum's value of 30.98 is 535.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Evolution Petroleum's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.60 to 43.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.19 vs. the industry median of 4.88, Evolution Petroleum 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 4.88, based on 502 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. Evolution Petroleum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 30.98 is 535.5% 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 Evolution Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Evolution Petroleum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 30.98, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 14.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evolution Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Evolution Petroleum (FRA:EP7) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 30.98. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.99, compared to a current price of €3.24 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 30.98, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 14.19 and 535.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.88. Evolution Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Evolution Petroleum (FRA:EP7), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 30.98 as of Jul. 19, 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 Evolution Petroleum (FRA:EP7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evolution Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.24 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.99.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EP7:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 30.98 (118% above median its 10-year median of 14.19)
GF Value™: €3.99 vs. price of €3.24 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 535.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#22 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EP7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evolution Petroleum Corp is an independent energy company focused on owning and investing in onshore oil and natural gas properties across the United States. Its portfolio includes non-operated interests in various production fields such as CO2 enhanced oil recovery in Louisiana, secondary recovery production in Wyoming, and shale gas reservoirs in Texas and North Dakota. The company generates revenue from the production and sale of oil and natural gas, leveraging specialized technologies to extend reservoir life and enhance recoveries.
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