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North Energy ASAOSL:NORTH -0.43%50 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.46 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 5.60. GuruFocus rates OSL:NORTH with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr7.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Asset Management companies, North Energy ASA ranks worse than 58.12% on this metric.
North Energy ASA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for North Energy ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:NORTH'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34 Med: 5.6 Max: 30
Current: 5.46
During the past 13 years, North Energy ASA's highest Yield on Cost was 30.00. The lowest was 3.34. And the median was 5.60.
OSL:NORTH's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 58.12% of 1115
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs OSL:NORTH: 5.46
North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) 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.
North Energy ASA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
OSL:NORTH vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, North Energy ASA'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.
North Energy ASA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, North Energy ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Energy ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
North Energy ASA 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.
North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.46 as of Jul. 16, 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 North Energy ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.60. Over the past decade, North Energy ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.34 to 30.00. According to the industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #648 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is North Energy ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
North Energy ASA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.46 is near median its 10-year median of 5.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 30.00. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. North Energy ASA's value of 5.46 is 15.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #648 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, North Energy ASA has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Energy ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, North Energy ASA ranks #648 out of 1115 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places North Energy ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. North Energy ASA's value of 5.46 is 15.3% below this benchmark. Historically, North Energy ASA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.34 to 30.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.60 vs. the industry median of 6.45, North Energy ASA 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 Asset Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Asset Management companies is 6.45, based on 1,115 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. North Energy ASA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.46 is 15.3% 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 North Energy ASA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Energy ASA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Energy ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr7.70, compared to a current price of kr2.32 — trading 69.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.60 and 15.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. North Energy ASA's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.46 as of Jul. 16, 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 North Energy ASA (OSL:NORTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Energy ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr2.32 is trading 69.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr7.70.
GuruFocus considers North Energy ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:NORTH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.46 (near median its 10-year median of 5.60)
GF Value™: kr7.70 vs. price of kr2.32 (69.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.3% below the Asset Management median (#648 of 1115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:NORTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North Energy ASA is an industrial holding company with a portfolio of independent investments, both listed and unlisted. The Group reports only one business segment, the investment activities. The Company evaluates companies both within the traditional energy industry, as well as emerging sectors such as renewable energy production and related activities.
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