NLI HoldingsNL -0.66%67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.67 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 7.90. GuruFocus rates NL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, NLI Holdings ranks better than 89.78% on this metric.
NLI Holdings's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for NLI Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.14 Med: 7.9 Max: 13.31
Current: 12.67
During the past 13 years, NLI Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 13.31. The lowest was 2.14. And the median was 7.90.
NL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.78% of 597
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.05
vs NL: 12.67
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.
NLI Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NL vs CIX, BAER, YOOV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, NLI Holdings'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.
NLI Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NLI Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NLI Holdings'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 NLI Holdings is calculated as
NLI Holdings (NL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.67 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 NLI Holdings and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 7.90. Over the past decade, NLI Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.14 to 13.31. According to the industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #61 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is NLI Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
NLI Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.67 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 7.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 13.31. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.05. NLI Holdings' value of 12.67 is 212.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #61 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NLI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NLI Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CIX and BAER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #61 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places NLI Holdings in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.05. NLI Holdings' value of 12.67 is 212.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NLI Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.14 to 13.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.90 vs. the industry median of 4.05, NLI Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.05, based on 597 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. NLI Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.67 is 212.8% 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 NLI Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NLI Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.67, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 7.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NLI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings (NL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.40, compared to a current price of $6.06 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.67, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 7.90 and 212.8% above the Business Services industry median of 4.05. NLI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 NLI Holdings (NL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.67 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 NLI Holdings (NL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.06 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.40.
GuruFocus considers NLI Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.67 (60% above median its 10-year median of 7.90)
GF Value™: $6.40 vs. price of $6.06 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 212.8% above the Business Services median (#61 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NLI Holdings Inc, formerly known as NL Industries Inc, is a holding company that operates in the component products industry. Through its subsidiary, it manufactures engineered components that are sold to a range of industries, including recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, gas stations and vending equipment. It also produces a precision ball bearing slide, security products, and ergonomic computer support systems. The company derives majority of its revenue from Europe.
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