Plains GP Holdings LPPAGP +0.32%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.99 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 13.25. GuruFocus rates PAGP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Oil & Gas companies, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks better than 80.28% on this metric.
Plains GP Holdings LP's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plains GP Holdings LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
PAGP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.83 Med: 13.25 Max: 47.21
Current: 11.99
During the past 13 years, Plains GP Holdings LP's highest Yield on Cost was 47.21. The lowest was 8.83. And the median was 13.25.
PAGP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 80.28% of 502
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.235
vs PAGP: 11.99
Plains GP Holdings LP (NAS:PAGP) 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.
Plains GP Holdings LP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
PAGP vs HESM, GLNG, INSW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Plains GP Holdings LP'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.
Plains GP Holdings LP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Plains GP Holdings LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plains GP Holdings LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Plains GP Holdings LP 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.
Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.99 as of Jul. 10, 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 Plains GP Holdings LP and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 13.25. Over the past decade, Plains GP Holdings LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.83 to 47.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks #99 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Plains GP Holdings LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Plains GP Holdings LP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.99 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.83 to a high of 47.21. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. Plains GP Holdings LP's value of 11.99 is 129% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks #99 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plains GP Holdings LP has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plains GP Holdings LP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HESM and GLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks #99 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Plains GP Holdings LP in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. Plains GP Holdings LP's value of 11.99 is 129% above this benchmark. Historically, Plains GP Holdings LP's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.83 to 47.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.25 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Plains GP Holdings LP 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 5.24, 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. Plains GP Holdings LP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.99 is 129% 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 Plains GP Holdings LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plains GP Holdings LP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.99, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 13.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plains GP Holdings LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.71, compared to a current price of $24.76 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.99, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.25 and 129% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.24. Plains GP Holdings LP's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 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 Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.99 as of Jul. 10, 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 Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains GP Holdings LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.76 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.71.
GuruFocus considers Plains GP Holdings LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PAGP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.99 (10% below median its 10-year median of 13.25)
GF Value™: $19.71 vs. price of $24.76 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129% above the Oil & Gas median (#99 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plains GP Holdings LP owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and provides logistics services for crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and natural gas. The group manages its operations through two operating segments: Crude Oil segment operations generally consist of gathering and transporting crude oil using pipelines (including gathering systems), trucks, and, at times, on barges or railcars; and NGL segment operations involve NGL storage and terminalling from NGL assets located in the Southwestern United States. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Crude Oil segment. Its geographic markets are the United States and Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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