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FTAI AviationFTAI -1.12%89 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.62 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 6.44. GuruFocus rates FTAI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $231.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 172 Aerospace & Defense companies, FTAI Aviation ranks worse than 68.6% on this metric.
FTAI Aviation's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for FTAI Aviation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FTAI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 6.44 Max: 18.78
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, FTAI Aviation's highest Yield on Cost was 18.78. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 6.44.
FTAI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 68.6% of 172
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs FTAI: 0.62
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.
FTAI Aviation 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FTAI vs WWD, ARXS, TXT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FTAI Aviation'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.
FTAI Aviation 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FTAI Aviation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FTAI Aviation'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 FTAI Aviation is calculated as
FTAI Aviation (FTAI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.62 as of Aug. 06, 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 FTAI Aviation and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 6.44. Over the past decade, FTAI Aviation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.37 to 18.78. According to the industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #118 out of 172 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is FTAI Aviation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
FTAI Aviation's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.62 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 6.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 18.78. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06. FTAI Aviation's value of 0.62 is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #118 out of 172 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FTAI Aviation has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTAI Aviation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to WWD and ARXS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FTAI Aviation ranks #118 out of 172 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places FTAI Aviation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06. FTAI Aviation's value of 0.62 is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, FTAI Aviation's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.37 to 18.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.44 vs. the industry median of 1.06, FTAI Aviation 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.06, based on 172 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. FTAI Aviation's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.62 is 41.5% 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 FTAI Aviation and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTAI Aviation's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.62, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 6.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTAI Aviation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.18, compared to a current price of $221.22 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.62, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 6.44 and 41.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.06. FTAI Aviation's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.62 as of Aug. 06, 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 FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTAI Aviation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $221.22 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $231.18.
GuruFocus considers FTAI Aviation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FTAI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.62 (90% below median its 10-year median of 6.44)
GF Value™: $231.18 vs. price of $221.22 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#118 of 172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FTAI Aviation Ltd is an independent engine maintenance platform focused on the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, and V2500 aircraft engines, which power the 737NG and A320ceo aircraft. The company repairs and rebuilds engines in its maintenance facilities and with joint venture partners, and sells or leases engines through its proprietary Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) model under the Aerospace Products segment, which earns maximum revenue from North America and develops, repairs/refurbishes, and sells aircraft engines and aftermarket components. It also operates an Aviation Leasing segment, owning and managing a portfolio of on- and off-lease aircraft and engines, including engine transfers for rebuilding and sales.
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