Iren SpAIRDEF +10.34%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.65 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 5.49. GuruFocus rates IRDEF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Utilities - Regulated companies, Iren SpA ranks better than 80% on this metric.
Iren SpA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iren SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
IRDEF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.27 Med: 5.49 Max: 18.29
Current: 7.65
During the past 13 years, Iren SpA's highest Yield on Cost was 18.29. The lowest was 3.27. And the median was 5.49.
IRDEF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 80% of 435
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.13
vs IRDEF: 7.65
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.
Iren SpA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
IRDEF vs SRE: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Iren SpA'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.
Iren SpA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Iren SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iren SpA'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 Iren SpA is calculated as
Iren SpA (IRDEF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.65 as of Jul. 12, 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 Iren SpA and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 5.49. Over the past decade, Iren SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.27 to 18.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Iren SpA ranks #87 out of 435 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Iren SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Iren SpA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.65 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 5.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.27 to a high of 18.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.13. Iren SpA's value of 7.65 is 85.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iren SpA ranks #87 out of 435 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iren SpA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iren SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Iren SpA ranks #87 out of 435 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Iren SpA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.13. Iren SpA's value of 7.65 is 85.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Iren SpA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.27 to 18.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.49 vs. the industry median of 4.13, Iren SpA 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.13, based on 435 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. Iren SpA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.65 is 85.2% 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 Iren SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iren SpA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.65, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 5.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iren SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iren SpA (IRDEF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.30, compared to a current price of $2.88 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.65, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 5.49 and 85.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.13. Iren SpA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Iren SpA (IRDEF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.65 as of Jul. 12, 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 Iren SpA (IRDEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iren SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.88 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.30.
GuruFocus considers Iren SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDEF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.65 (39% above median its 10-year median of 5.49)
GF Value™: $2.30 vs. price of $2.88 (25.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#87 of 435)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRDEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iren SpA is a multi-service Italian utilities holding company that produces and distributes electricity and natural gas. It also provides district heating, water, and environmental services. Iren has five operating companies that include Iren Acqua Gas, Iren Energia (electricity and thermal production), Iren Mercato (sale of electricity, gas, and district heating), Iren Emilia (gas distribution), and Iren Ambiente (environmental services). The company primarily uses hydroelectric, cogeneration, and wind power as energy sources. The majority of revenue is derived from the distribution and sale of electricity and natural gas products and services.
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