HTO (H2O America) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.74 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — 46% Above Median


HTO H2O America HTO
72 GF Score
Price $60.74
GF Value $57.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is H2O America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

H2O America HTO -0.39% 72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 59.07% on this metric.

H2O America's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.74.


The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

HTO' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68   Med: 2.57   Max: 4.87
Current: 3.74


During the past 13 years, H2O America's highest Yield on Cost was 4.87. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 2.57.


HTO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
59.07% of 430 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.18 vs HTO: 3.74

H2O America  (NAS:HTO) 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.


H2O America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.


H2O America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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H2O America 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 H2O America is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.74 mean?
H2O America (HTO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.74 as of Jun. 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 H2O America and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 2.57. Over the past decade, H2O America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.68 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #254 out of 430 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is H2O America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
H2O America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.74 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 4.87. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.18. H2O America's value of 3.74 is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #254 out of 430 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #254 out of 430 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.18. H2O America's value of 3.74 is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.68 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 4.18, H2O America 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 4.18, based on 430 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. H2O America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.74 is 10.5% 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 H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.40, compared to a current price of $60.74 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 10.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.18. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 H2O America (HTO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74 as of Jun. 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 H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $60.74 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40. GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HTO:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.74 (46% above median its 10-year median of 2.57)
  • GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $60.74 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#254 of 430)

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H2O America Business Description

Other Exchanges 76W:Germany
Address 110 West Taylor Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95110
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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