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Hydro OneHRNNF +0.29%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 4.33. GuruFocus rates HRNNF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 438 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hydro One ranks worse than 69.86% on this metric.
Hydro One's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hydro One's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HRNNF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.74 Med: 4.33 Max: 6.2
Current: 3.05
During the past 13 years, Hydro One's highest Yield on Cost was 6.20. The lowest was 2.74. And the median was 4.33.
HRNNF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 69.86% of 438
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.16
vs HRNNF: 3.05
Hydro One (OTCPK:HRNNF) 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.
Hydro One 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HRNNF vs NEE, SO, DUK: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Hydro One'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.
Hydro One 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hydro One's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydro One'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 Hydro One is calculated as
Hydro One (HRNNF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.05 as of Jul. 30, 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 Hydro One and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 4.33. Over the past decade, Hydro One's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.74 to 6.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydro One ranks #306 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Hydro One's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hydro One's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.05 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 4.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.74 to a high of 6.20. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16. Hydro One's value of 3.05 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydro One ranks #306 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hydro One has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydro One's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hydro One ranks #306 out of 438 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hydro One in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16. Hydro One's value of 3.05 is 26.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hydro One's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.74 to 6.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.33 vs. the industry median of 4.16, Hydro One 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.16, based on 438 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. Hydro One's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.05 is 26.7% 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 Hydro One and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydro One's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 4.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydro One stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydro One (HRNNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.18, compared to a current price of $41.75 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 4.33 and 26.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.16. Hydro One's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 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 Hydro One (HRNNF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05 as of Jul. 30, 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 Hydro One (HRNNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydro One stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.75 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.18.
GuruFocus considers Hydro One to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HRNNF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.05 (30% below median its 10-year median of 4.33)
GF Value™: $36.18 vs. price of $41.75 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#306 of 438)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HRNNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydro One operates regulated transmission and distribution assets in Ontario. The area's largest electricity provider serves nearly 1.5 million customers. Transmission accounts for roughly 60% of the company's rate base, with distribution accounting for the remainder. Hydro One operates a small telecom business with annual revenue contributing less than 1% to consolidated results. The province of Ontario holds an approximate 47.5% common equity stake.
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