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Power IntegrationsFRA:PWI -0.94%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:PWI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Semiconductors companies, Power Integrations ranks better than 71.88% on this metric.
Power Integrations's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Power Integrations's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PWI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.63 Max: 5
Current: 2.76
During the past 13 years, Power Integrations's highest Yield on Cost was 5.00. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.63.
FRA:PWI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 71.88% of 537
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.19
vs FRA:PWI: 2.76
Power Integrations (FRA:PWI) 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.
Power Integrations 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:PWI vs PI, LASR, DIOD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Power Integrations'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.
Power Integrations 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Power Integrations's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Power Integrations's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Power Integrations 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.
Power Integrations (FRA:PWI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.76 as of Aug. 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 Power Integrations and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, Power Integrations' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.87 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Power Integrations ranks #151 out of 537 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Power Integrations' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Power Integrations' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.76 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 5.00. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.19. Power Integrations' value of 2.76 is 131.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power Integrations ranks #151 out of 537 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Power Integrations has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power Integrations' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PI and LASR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Power Integrations ranks #151 out of 537 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Power Integrations in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.19. Power Integrations' value of 2.76 is 131.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Power Integrations' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.87 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Power Integrations 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 1.19, based on 537 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. Power Integrations's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.76 is 131.9% 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 Power Integrations and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power Integrations's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power Integrations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Integrations (FRA:PWI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.40, compared to a current price of €52.62 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 131.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.19. Power Integrations' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Power Integrations (FRA:PWI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76 as of Aug. 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 Power Integrations (FRA:PWI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Integrations stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €52.62 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.40.
GuruFocus considers Power Integrations to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PWI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.76 (69% above median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: €57.40 vs. price of €52.62 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 131.9% above the Semiconductors median (#151 of 537)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Power Integrations Inc designs, develops, and markets analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) and other electronic components and circuitry used in high-voltage power conversion. Products are used in power converters that convert electricity from a high-voltage source to the type of power required for a specified downstream use. Products are used in electronic products including mobile phones, computing and networking equipment, appliances, electronic utility meters, battery-powered tools, industrial controls, home automation, or Internet of Things applications such as networked thermostats, power strips, and security devices. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from China and Hong Kong.
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