LIMAF (Linamar) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.20 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — Near Median


LIMAF Linamar Corp LIMAF
81 GF Score
Price $70.40
GF Value $54.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Linamar 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Linamar LIMAF +4.73% 81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.20 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates LIMAF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Vehicles & Parts companies, Linamar ranks better than 51.49% on this metric.

Linamar's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.20.


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

LIMAF' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 2.96   Max: 5.65
Current: 3.2


During the past 13 years, Linamar's highest Yield on Cost was 5.65. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.96.


LIMAF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
51.49% of 870 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.035 vs LIMAF: 3.20

Linamar  (OTCPK:LIMAF) 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.


Linamar 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


LIMAF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Linamar'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.


Linamar 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Linamar's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Linamar 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 Linamar 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 3.20 mean?
Linamar (LIMAF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.20 as of Jul. 07, 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 Linamar and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Linamar's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.16 to 5.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Linamar ranks #422 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Linamar's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Linamar's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.20 is near median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 5.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04. Linamar's value of 3.20 is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linamar ranks #422 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linamar has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linamar's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Linamar ranks #422 out of 870 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Linamar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04. Linamar's value of 3.20 is 5.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Linamar's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.16 to 5.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Linamar 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.04, based on 870 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. Linamar's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.20 is 5.4% 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 Linamar and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linamar's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linamar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linamar (LIMAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.85, compared to a current price of $70.40 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 5.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.04. Linamar's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Linamar (LIMAF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.20 as of Jul. 07, 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 Linamar (LIMAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linamar stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $70.40 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.85. GuruFocus considers Linamar to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIMAF:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.20 (near median its 10-year median of 2.96)
  • GF Value™: $54.85 vs. price of $70.40 (28.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#422 of 870)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIMAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Linamar Business Description

Other Exchanges LNR:GermanyLNR:Canada
Address 287 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, ON, CAN, N1H 1C5
Linamar Corp is a diversified world-wide manufacturing company of engineered products. The company's Industrial segment operates the Skyjack and MacDon brands, It manufactures products for the Aerial Work Platform and Agricultural industries, respectively. The Mobility segment features vertically integrated operations to combine expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly of components and systems for electric and traditional vehicle applications.
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