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Hydrofarm Holdings GroupHYFM -2.26%36 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates HYFM with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks worse than 735293.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hydrofarm Holdings Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HYFM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: 2.755 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NAS:HYFM) 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HYFM vs HCAI, NMHI, GP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydrofarm Holdings Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group 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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 20, 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #999999 out of 136 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #999999 out of 136 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydrofarm Holdings Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HCAI and NMHI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #999999 out of 136 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hydrofarm Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 2.76, based on 136 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. 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.45, compared to a current price of $1.08 — trading 68.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 20, 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.08 is trading 68.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45.
GuruFocus considers Hydrofarm Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HYFM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $1.08 (68.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HYFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
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