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NACCO IndustriesNC +0.47%66 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.74 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates NC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 68 Other Energy Sources companies, NACCO Industries ranks worse than 70.59% on this metric.
NACCO Industries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for NACCO Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 3.15 Max: 9.76
Current: 2.74
During the past 13 years, NACCO Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 9.76. The lowest was 1.39. And the median was 3.15.
NC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 70.59% of 68
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 6.63
vs NC: 2.74
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.
NACCO Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NC vs NRP, CNR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, NACCO Industries'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.
NACCO Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, NACCO Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NACCO Industries'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.
NACCO Industries (NC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.74 as of Aug. 02, 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 NACCO Industries and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.15. Over the past decade, NACCO Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.39 to 9.76. According to the industry distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #48 out of 68 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is NACCO Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
NACCO Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.74 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 9.76. The Other Energy Sources industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.63. NACCO Industries' value of 2.74 is 58.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #48 out of 68 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NACCO Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NACCO Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NRP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, NACCO Industries ranks #48 out of 68 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places NACCO Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.63. NACCO Industries' value of 2.74 is 58.7% below this benchmark. Historically, NACCO Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.39 to 9.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 6.63, NACCO Industries 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Other Energy Sources companies is 6.63, based on 68 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. NACCO Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.74 is 58.7% 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 NACCO Industries and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NACCO Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.74, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NACCO Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACCO Industries (NC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.45, compared to a current price of $47.40 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.74, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 58.7% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 6.63. NACCO Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 NACCO Industries (NC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.74 as of Aug. 02, 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 NACCO Industries (NC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NACCO Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.40 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.45.
GuruFocus considers NACCO Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.74 (13% below median its 10-year median of 3.15)
GF Value™: $40.45 vs. price of $47.40 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.7% below the Other Energy Sources median (#48 of 68)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NACCO Industries Inc is a holding company that operates in the mining and natural resource industries. It has three operating segments: Utility Coal Mining, Contract Mining, and Minerals and Royalties. The Utility Coal Mining segment, operated by North American Coal, manages surface coal mines that are exclusive, long-term fuel providers for power generation companies. The Contract Mining segment, operated by North American Mining, is a provider of a broad range of specialized, long-term contract mining services. The Minerals and Royalties segment, which includes the Catapult Mineral Partners (Catapult) business, acquires and promotes the development of mineral and royalty interests and other related investments.
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