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Honeywell InternationalMEX:HON +1.75%67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.28 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 5.11. GuruFocus rates MEX:HON with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,085.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Conglomerates companies, Honeywell International ranks better than 61.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Honeywell International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HON'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.02 Med: 5.11 Max: 7.62
Current: 5.28
During the past 13 years, Honeywell International's highest Yield on Cost was 7.62. The lowest was 4.02. And the median was 5.11.
MEX:HON's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 61.04% of 367
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 3.71
vs MEX:HON: 5.28
Honeywell International (MEX:HON) 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.
Honeywell International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:HON vs MMM, VMI, SEB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Honeywell 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.
Honeywell International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Honeywell International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Honeywell International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Honeywell 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.
Honeywell International (MEX:HON) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.28 as of Jul. 24, 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 Honeywell International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.11. Over the past decade, Honeywell International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.02 to 7.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Honeywell International ranks #143 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Honeywell International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Honeywell International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.28 is near median its 10-year median of 5.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.02 to a high of 7.62. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.71. Honeywell International's value of 5.28 is 42.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Honeywell International ranks #143 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Honeywell International has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Honeywell International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MMM and VMI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Honeywell International ranks #143 out of 367 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Honeywell International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.71. Honeywell International's value of 5.28 is 42.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Honeywell International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.02 to 7.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.11 vs. the industry median of 3.71, Honeywell International 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Conglomerates companies is 3.71, based on 367 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. Honeywell International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.28 is 42.3% 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 Honeywell International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Honeywell International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Honeywell International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell International (MEX:HON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,085.84, compared to a current price of MXN4,125.00 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.11 and 42.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 3.71. Honeywell International's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Honeywell International (MEX:HON), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.28 as of Jul. 24, 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 Honeywell International (MEX:HON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,125.00 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,085.84.
GuruFocus considers Honeywell International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HON:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.28 (near median its 10-year median of 5.11)
GF Value™: MXN3,085.84 vs. price of MXN4,125.00 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% above the Conglomerates median (#143 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies, industrial automation, energy and sustainability solutions, and building automation. Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around one third of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.
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