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SFLHAM:UG6 +3.27%80 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.26 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 12.53. GuruFocus rates HAM:UG6 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.17. The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Transportation companies, SFL ranks better than 78.43% on this metric.
SFL's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for SFL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:UG6'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.25 Med: 12.53 Max: 23.63
Current: 8.26
During the past 13 years, SFL's highest Yield on Cost was 23.63. The lowest was 7.25. And the median was 12.53.
HAM:UG6's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 78.43% of 663
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.1
vs HAM:UG6: 8.26
SFL (HAM:UG6) 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.
SFL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HAM:UG6 vs GSL, CCEC, CMRE: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, SFL'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.
SFL 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SFL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFL'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.
SFL (HAM:UG6) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.26 as of Jul. 26, 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 SFL and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 12.53. Over the past decade, SFL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.25 to 23.63. According to the industry distribution chart, SFL ranks #143 out of 663 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is SFL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
SFL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.26 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 12.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.25 to a high of 23.63. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10. SFL's value of 8.26 is 101.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFL ranks #143 out of 663 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SFL has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GSL and CCEC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SFL ranks #143 out of 663 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places SFL in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10. SFL's value of 8.26 is 101.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SFL's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.25 to 23.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.53 vs. the industry median of 4.10, SFL 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 Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.10, based on 663 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. SFL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.26 is 101.5% 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 SFL and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFL's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.26, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 12.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFL stock overvalued right now?
SFL (HAM:UG6) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.26. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.17, compared to a current price of €10.41 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.26, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 12.53 and 101.5% above the Transportation industry median of 4.10. SFL's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 14 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 SFL (HAM:UG6), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.26 as of Jul. 26, 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 SFL (HAM:UG6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.41 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.17.
Key valuation signals for HAM:UG6:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.26 (34% below median its 10-year median of 12.53)
GF Value™: €8.17 vs. price of €10.41 (27.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.5% above the Transportation median (#143 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:UG6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SFL Corp Ltd is an international ship-owning and chartering company. The company is engaged in transporting crude oil and oil products, dry bulk and containerized cargoes, freight of rolling cargo, and offshore drilling and related activities. The company operates as a single reportable segment, generating revenue from long-term, fixed-rate charters. Its Additional revenue sources include sales-type lease interest income, voyage charter and pool revenues, and drilling contract revenues.
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