Science Applications InternationalSAIC +0.72%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.29 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates SAIC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $127.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Software companies, Science Applications International ranks worse than 70.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Applications International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SAIC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.57 Max: 2.83
Current: 1.29
During the past 13 years, Science Applications International's highest Yield on Cost was 2.83. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.57.
SAIC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 70.94% of 1029
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.03
vs SAIC: 1.29
Science Applications International (NAS:SAIC) 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.
Science Applications International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SAIC vs G, EPAM, EXLS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Science Applications International'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.
Science Applications International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Science Applications International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Applications International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Science Applications International 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.
Science Applications International (SAIC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.29 as of Jul. 09, 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 Science Applications International and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.57. Over the past decade, Science Applications International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.97 to 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Applications International ranks #730 out of 1029 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Science Applications International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Science Applications International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.29 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 2.83. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03. Science Applications International's value of 1.29 is 57.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Applications International ranks #730 out of 1029 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Applications International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Applications International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to G and EPAM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Science Applications International ranks #730 out of 1029 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Science Applications International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03. Science Applications International's value of 1.29 is 57.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Science Applications International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.97 to 2.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Science Applications International 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 a Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.03, based on 1,029 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. Science Applications International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.29 is 57.4% 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 Science Applications International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Applications International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.29, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Applications International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Applications International (SAIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.02, compared to a current price of $114.10 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.29, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 57.4% below the Software industry median of 3.03. Science Applications International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Science Applications International (SAIC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.29 as of Jul. 09, 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 Science Applications International (SAIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Applications International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $114.10 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $127.02.
GuruFocus considers Science Applications International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAIC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.29 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.57)
GF Value™: $127.02 vs. price of $114.10 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.4% below the Software median (#730 of 1029)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Applications International Business Description
Science Applications International Corp provides technical, engineering, and enterprise IT services mainly to the U.S. government. Specifically, it offers end-to-end solutions spanning the design, development, integration, deployment, management, operations, sustainment, and security of the customer's entire IT infrastructure. The company has two reportable segments, which include Defense and Intelligence and the Civilian segment. Maximum revenue is generated from its Defense and Intelligence segment, which provides a diverse portfolio of national security solutions to the DoW and the Intelligence Community of the United States Government. The Civilian segment provides solutions to the civilian markets, encompassing federal, state, and local governments.
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