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Granite ConstructionFRA:GRG +4.04%77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.43 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:GRG with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Construction companies, Granite Construction ranks worse than 92.17% on this metric.
Granite Construction's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Granite Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GRG'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 1.14 Max: 4.28
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, Granite Construction's highest Yield on Cost was 4.28. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.14.
FRA:GRG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 92.17% of 1009
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs FRA:GRG: 0.43
Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) 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.
Granite Construction 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:GRG vs LGN, ROAD, MYRG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Granite Construction'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.
Granite Construction 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Granite Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Granite Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Granite Construction 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.
Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.43 as of Aug. 04, 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 Granite Construction and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Granite Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.32 to 4.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #930 out of 1009 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Granite Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Granite Construction's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.43 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 4.28. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.45. Granite Construction's value of 0.43 is 87.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #930 out of 1009 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Granite Construction has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Granite Construction's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LGN and ROAD?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #930 out of 1009 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Granite Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.45. Granite Construction's value of 0.43 is 87.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Granite Construction's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.32 to 4.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Granite Construction 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 3.45, based on 1,009 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. Granite Construction's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.43 is 87.5% 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 Granite Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Granite Construction's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.43, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Granite Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.19, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.43, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 87.5% below the Construction industry median of 3.45. Granite Construction's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Granite Construction (FRA:GRG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.43 as of Aug. 04, 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 Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Construction stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €102.19.
GuruFocus considers Granite Construction to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GRG:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.43 (62% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: €102.19 vs. price of €103.00 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.5% below the Construction median (#930 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Granite Construction Inc engages in the construction and development of various infrastructure projects on behalf of public and private clients in the United States. The company focuses on heavy civil infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, transit facilities, airports, bridges, dams, tunnels, and other infrastructure projects. In addition, the company performs site preparation and infrastructure services for residential development, energy development, and other facilities. The majority of revenue is derived from the company's Construction operating segment, and rest from Materials segment.
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