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Saudi Arabian Oil CoSAU:2222 +0.15%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.97 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 5.30. GuruFocus rates SAU:2222 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Oil & Gas companies, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks better than 62.75% on this metric.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Arabian Oil Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2222'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 5.3 Max: 7.69
Current: 6.97
During the past 10 years, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's highest Yield on Cost was 7.69. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 5.30.
SAU:2222's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 62.75% of 502
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.835
vs SAU:2222: 6.97
Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) 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.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SAU:2222 vs XOM, CVX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Saudi Arabian Oil Co'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.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Arabian Oil Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co 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.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.97 as of Aug. 18, 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 5.30. Over the past decade, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #187 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.97 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 5.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 7.69. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.84. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 6.97 is 44.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #187 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Arabian Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Arabian Oil Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #187 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Saudi Arabian Oil Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.84. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's value of 6.97 is 44.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 7.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.30 vs. the industry median of 4.84, Saudi Arabian Oil Co 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 4.84, 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. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.97 is 44.2% 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.97, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 5.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.02, compared to a current price of ﷼26.52 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.97, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 5.30 and 44.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.84. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.97 as of Aug. 18, 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼26.52 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.02.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Arabian Oil Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2222:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.97 (32% above median its 10-year median of 5.30)
GF Value™: ﷼28.02 vs. price of ﷼26.52 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#187 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Aramco is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia and holds the exclusive right to explore for, produce, and refine the country's hydrocarbons. It is the largest oil and gas producer in the world with a production volume of 12.9 mmboe/d in 2025, including 10.7 mmboe/d of liquids. Its 4.2 mmb/d in net refining capacity makes it the world's fourth-largest refiner. It also owns 59.3 million metric tons of chemical manufacturing capacity, placing it among the top five global chemical companies.
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