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Himalaya ShippingHSHP +4.41%57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 5.72. GuruFocus rates HSHP with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 Transportation companies, Himalaya Shipping ranks better than 75.34% on this metric.
Himalaya Shipping's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Himalaya Shipping's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HSHP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 5.72 Max: 10.17
Current: 7.28
During the past 5 years, Himalaya Shipping's highest Yield on Cost was 10.17. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 5.72.
HSHP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 75.34% of 661
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.05
vs HSHP: 7.28
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.
Himalaya Shipping 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Himalaya Shipping'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.
Himalaya Shipping 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Himalaya Shipping's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himalaya Shipping'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.
Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.28 as of Jul. 14, 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 Himalaya Shipping and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, Himalaya Shipping's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.43 to 10.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Himalaya Shipping ranks #163 out of 661 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Himalaya Shipping's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Himalaya Shipping's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.28 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 10.17. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.05. Himalaya Shipping's value of 7.28 is 79.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himalaya Shipping ranks #163 out of 661 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Himalaya Shipping has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himalaya Shipping's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Himalaya Shipping ranks #163 out of 661 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Himalaya Shipping in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.05. Himalaya Shipping's value of 7.28 is 79.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Himalaya Shipping's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.43 to 10.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.72 vs. the industry median of 4.05, Himalaya Shipping 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 4.05, based on 661 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. Himalaya Shipping's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.28 is 79.8% 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 Himalaya Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himalaya Shipping's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 5.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himalaya Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.63, compared to a current price of $15.69 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.72 and 79.8% above the Transportation industry median of 4.05. Himalaya Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Himalaya Shipping (HSHP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.28 as of Jul. 14, 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 Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalaya Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.69 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.63.
GuruFocus considers Himalaya Shipping to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSHP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.28 (27% above median its 10-year median of 5.72)
GF Value™: $14.63 vs. price of $15.69 (7.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.8% above the Transportation median (#163 of 661)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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