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TransnationalNSA:TRCNP -3.10%90 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 198.20 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 210% above its 10-year median of 64.02. GuruFocus rates NSA:TRCNP with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦72.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Transnational ranks better than 99.58% on this metric.
Transnational's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 198.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transnational's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:TRCNP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.08 Med: 64.02 Max: 205.18
Current: 198.2
During the past 13 years, Transnational's highest Yield on Cost was 205.18. The lowest was 11.08. And the median was 64.02.
NSA:TRCNP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 99.58% of 238
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.675
vs NSA:TRCNP: 198.20
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.
Transnational 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSA:TRCNP vs CEG, VST, NRG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Transnational'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.
Transnational 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Transnational's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transnational'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 Transnational is calculated as
What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 198.20 mean?
Transnational (NSA:TRCNP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 198.20 as of Jul. 25, 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 Transnational and its competitors. This is 210% above median its historical median of 64.02. Over the past decade, Transnational's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 11.08 to 205.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Transnational ranks #1 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Transnational's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Transnational's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 198.20 is 210% above median its 10-year median of 64.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.08 to a high of 205.18. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. Transnational's value of 198.20 is 5293.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transnational ranks #1 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transnational has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transnational's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Transnational ranks #1 out of 238 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Transnational in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. Transnational's value of 198.20 is 5293.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Transnational's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 11.08 to 205.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.02 vs. the industry median of 3.68, Transnational 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.68, based on 238 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. Transnational's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 198.20 is 5293.2% 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 Transnational and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transnational's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 198.20, which is 210% above median its own 10-year median of 64.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transnational stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transnational (NSA:TRCNP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦72.67, compared to a current price of ₦39.05 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 198.20, which is 210% above median its 10-year median of 64.02 and 5293.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.68. Transnational's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Transnational (NSA:TRCNP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 198.20 as of Jul. 25, 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 Transnational (NSA:TRCNP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transnational stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₦39.05 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₦72.67.
GuruFocus considers Transnational to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:TRCNP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 198.20 (210% above median its 10-year median of 64.02)
GF Value™: ₦72.67 vs. price of ₦39.05 (46.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5293.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#1 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:TRCNP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transnational Corp PLC is a diversified conglomerate. Its business segments are Power, Oil and Gas, Hospitality, Corporate Centre, and Agro-allied. The group generates the majority of the revenue from the Power segment. In the Power segment, the company through its subsidiary, is engaged in the generation of electric power. The group provides hospitality services to the customers in the Hospitality segment. Oil and Gas segment includes exploration, refining, and marketing of petroleum products, and in the Agro-Allied segment, the group processes fruit concentrates from fruits. The Corporate Centre segment is the parent Company, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, and the other non-operational subsidiaries.
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