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Odfjell TechnologyODTLF 66 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.50 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 8.29. GuruFocus rates ODTLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Oil & Gas companies, Odfjell Technology ranks better than 68.53% on this metric.
Odfjell Technology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Odfjell Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ODTLF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.26 Med: 8.29 Max: 12.52
Current: 8.5
During the past 8 years, Odfjell Technology's highest Yield on Cost was 12.52. The lowest was 2.26. And the median was 8.29.
ODTLF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 68.53% of 502
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.91
vs ODTLF: 8.50
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.
Odfjell Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ODTLF vs NE, RIG, VAL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Odfjell Technology'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.
Odfjell Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Odfjell Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Odfjell Technology'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.
Odfjell Technology (ODTLF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.50 as of Jul. 21, 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 Odfjell Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.29. Over the past decade, Odfjell Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.26 to 12.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Odfjell Technology ranks #158 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Odfjell Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Odfjell Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.50 is near median its 10-year median of 8.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.26 to a high of 12.52. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.91. Odfjell Technology's value of 8.50 is 73.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Odfjell Technology ranks #158 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Odfjell Technology has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Odfjell Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Odfjell Technology ranks #158 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Odfjell Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.91. Odfjell Technology's value of 8.50 is 73.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Odfjell Technology's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.26 to 12.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.29 vs. the industry median of 4.91, Odfjell Technology 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 4.91, based on 502 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. Odfjell Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.50 is 73.1% 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 Odfjell Technology and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Odfjell Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Odfjell Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell Technology (ODTLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.38, compared to a current price of $5.39 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.29 and 73.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.91. Odfjell Technology's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Odfjell Technology (ODTLF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.50 as of Jul. 21, 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 Odfjell Technology (ODTLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.39 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.38.
GuruFocus considers Odfjell Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ODTLF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.50 (near median its 10-year median of 8.29)
GF Value™: $6.38 vs. price of $5.39 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#158 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ODTLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Odfjell Technology Ltd is a well services, drilling operations, engineering, and sustainable energy solutions provider, offering engineering services, well services, and drilling operation services to both onshore and offshore drilling operations, with an offshore focus. It is an integrated supplier of offshore operations, well services technology and engineering solutions, delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable operations, reducing time, cost, and carbon emissions. The Group operates three Business Areas; Well Services, Operations, and Projects & Engineering.
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