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Lennox InternationalLII +0.85%92 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates LII with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $545.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Construction companies, Lennox International ranks worse than 68.55% on this metric.
Lennox International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lennox International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LII'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07 Med: 1.65 Max: 3.16
Current: 1.86
During the past 13 years, Lennox International's highest Yield on Cost was 3.16. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 1.65.
LII's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 68.55% of 1008
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs LII: 1.86
Lennox International (NYSE:LII) 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.
Lennox International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LII vs MAIR, MAS, CSL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Lennox International'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.
Lennox International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lennox International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lennox International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Lennox International 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.
Lennox International (LII) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.86 as of Aug. 05, 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 Lennox International and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, Lennox International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.07 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #691 out of 1008 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Lennox International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Lennox International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.86 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 3.16. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Lennox International's value of 1.86 is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #691 out of 1008 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lennox International has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lennox International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MAIR and MAS?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lennox International ranks #691 out of 1008 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Lennox International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Lennox International's value of 1.86 is 45.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Lennox International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.07 to 3.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Lennox International 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 a Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.43, based on 1,008 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. Lennox International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.86 is 45.8% 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 Lennox International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lennox International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lennox International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lennox International (LII) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $545.04, compared to a current price of $450.52 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 45.8% below the Construction industry median of 3.43. Lennox International's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Lennox International (LII), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86 as of Aug. 05, 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 Lennox International (LII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lennox International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $450.52 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $545.04.
GuruFocus considers Lennox International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LII:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.86 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.65)
GF Value™: $545.04 vs. price of $450.52 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.8% below the Construction median (#691 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lennox International manufacturers and distributes heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration products for the North American replacement (75% of sales) and new construction (25% of sales) markets. Residential HVAC (home comfort solutions) accounts for 67% of sales and commercial HVAC (building climate solutions) accounts for the remaining 33% of sales. Lennox's commercial exposure is what its peers refer to as residential and light commercial, and lacks the scale and complexity of what is referred to as an applied solution. The company goes to market with multiple brands, but Lennox is its flagship HVAC brand.
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