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PJT PartnersPJT -1.19%90 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates PJT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $172.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Capital Markets companies, PJT Partners ranks better than 56.75% on this metric.
PJT Partners's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for PJT Partners's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
PJT'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45 Med: 3.28 Max: 10.14
Current: 3.78
During the past 13 years, PJT Partners's highest Yield on Cost was 10.14. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 3.28.
PJT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 56.75% of 363
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.01
vs PJT: 3.78
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.
PJT Partners 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
PJT vs LAZ, MKTX, MIAX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, PJT Partners'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.
PJT Partners 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, PJT Partners's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PJT Partners'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 PJT Partners is calculated as
PJT Partners (PJT) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.78 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 PJT Partners and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, PJT Partners' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.45 to 10.14. According to the industry distribution chart, PJT Partners ranks #157 out of 363 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is PJT Partners' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
PJT Partners' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.78 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 10.14. The Capital Markets industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.01. PJT Partners' value of 3.78 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PJT Partners ranks #157 out of 363 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PJT Partners has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PJT Partners' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LAZ and MKTX?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, PJT Partners ranks #157 out of 363 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts PJT Partners in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.01. PJT Partners' value of 3.78 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PJT Partners' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.45 to 10.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 3.01, PJT Partners 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 Capital Markets company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Capital Markets companies is 3.01, based on 363 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. PJT Partners's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.78 is 25.6% 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 PJT Partners and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PJT Partners's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PJT Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PJT Partners (PJT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $172.53, compared to a current price of $166.55 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 25.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 3.01. PJT Partners' 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 PJT Partners (PJT), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78 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 PJT Partners (PJT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PJT Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $166.55 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $172.53.
GuruFocus considers PJT Partners to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PJT:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.78 (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: $172.53 vs. price of $166.55 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% above the Capital Markets median (#157 of 363)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PJT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PJT Partners Inc is an advisory-focused investment bank that offers a portfolio of advisory services designed to help its clients achieve their strategic objectives. The company delivers a range of strategic advisory, capital markets advisory, restructuring and special situations, and shareholder advisory services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and governments around the world. It also provides private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment strategies, including private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and private credit. The company generates its revenue from advisory fees, placement services, and others. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom and other markets.
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