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HCA HealthcareHCA +1.51%93 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.56. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $454.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks better than 56.32% on this metric.
HCA Healthcare's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for HCA Healthcare's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HCA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 3.56 Max: 9.18
Current: 3.6
During the past 13 years, HCA Healthcare's highest Yield on Cost was 9.18. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 3.56.
HCA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 56.32% of 277
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs HCA: 3.60
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.
HCA Healthcare 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HCA vs THC, DVA, EHC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HCA Healthcare's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCA Healthcare'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 HCA Healthcare is calculated as
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.60 as of Jul. 25, 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.56. Over the past decade, HCA Healthcare's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.99 to 9.18. According to the industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #121 out of 277 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is HCA Healthcare's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
HCA Healthcare's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.60 is near median its 10-year median of 3.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 9.18. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90. HCA Healthcare's value of 3.60 is 24.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #121 out of 277 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #121 out of 277 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts HCA Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90. HCA Healthcare's value of 3.60 is 24.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HCA Healthcare's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.99 to 9.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.56 vs. the industry median of 2.90, HCA Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.90, based on 277 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. HCA Healthcare's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.60 is 24.1% 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCA Healthcare's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $454.01, compared to a current price of $382.19 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.56 and 24.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.90. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60 as of Jul. 25, 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $382.19 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $454.01.
GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HCA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.60 (near median its 10-year median of 3.56)
GF Value™: $454.01 vs. price of $382.19 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#121 of 277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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