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HighPeak EnergyHPK +1.45%55 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates HPK with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Oil & Gas companies, HighPeak Energy ranks worse than 82.07% on this metric.
HighPeak Energy's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for HighPeak Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HPK'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.74 Max: 4.06
Current: 1.61
During the past 7 years, HighPeak Energy's highest Yield on Cost was 4.06. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.74.
HPK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 82.07% of 502
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.995
vs HPK: 1.61
HighPeak Energy (NAS:HPK) 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.
HighPeak Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HPK vs REPX, GFR, TXO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, HighPeak Energy'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.
HighPeak Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, HighPeak Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HighPeak Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
HighPeak Energy 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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of HighPeak Energy is calculated as
HighPeak Energy (HPK) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.61 as of Jul. 18, 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 HighPeak Energy and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, HighPeak Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.17 to 4.06. According to the industry distribution chart, HighPeak Energy ranks #412 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is HighPeak Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
HighPeak Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.61 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 4.06. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00. HighPeak Energy's value of 1.61 is 67.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HighPeak Energy ranks #412 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HighPeak Energy has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HighPeak Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to REPX and GFR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, HighPeak Energy ranks #412 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places HighPeak Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00. HighPeak Energy's value of 1.61 is 67.8% below this benchmark. Historically, HighPeak Energy's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.17 to 4.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 5.00, HighPeak Energy 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.00, based on 502 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. HighPeak Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.61 is 67.8% 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 HighPeak Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HighPeak Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighPeak Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy (HPK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.12, compared to a current price of $7.37 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 67.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.00. HighPeak Energy's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61 as of Jul. 18, 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 HighPeak Energy (HPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HighPeak Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.37 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.12.
GuruFocus considers HighPeak Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HPK:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.61 (118% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: $10.12 vs. price of $7.37 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#412 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HighPeak Energy Inc is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company that explores for, develops and produces crude oil, NGL, and natural gas prominently in Howard County of the Midland Basin. The company operates in a single segment, which is crude oil and natural gas development, exploration, and production in the U.S. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Crude oil sales.
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