Schneider NationalSNDR +2.45%79 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates SNDR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 660 Transportation companies, Schneider National ranks worse than 77.58% on this metric.
Schneider National's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schneider National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SNDR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.82 Max: 2.72
Current: 1.61
During the past 13 years, Schneider National's highest Yield on Cost was 2.72. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.82.
SNDR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 77.58% of 660
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs SNDR: 1.61
Schneider National (NYSE:SNDR) 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.
Schneider National 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SNDR vs RXO, ARCB, WERN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Schneider National'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.
Schneider National 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Schneider National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schneider National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Schneider National 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.
Schneider National (SNDR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.61 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 Schneider National and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Schneider National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Schneider National ranks #512 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Schneider National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Schneider National's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.61 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.72. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.03. Schneider National's value of 1.61 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schneider National ranks #512 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Schneider National has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schneider National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to RXO and ARCB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Schneider National ranks #512 out of 660 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Schneider National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.03. Schneider National's value of 1.61 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Schneider National's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 4.03, Schneider National 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 Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.03, based on 660 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. Schneider National's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.61 is 60% 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 Schneider National and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schneider National's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schneider National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schneider National (SNDR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.18, compared to a current price of $36.83 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 60% below the Transportation industry median of 4.03. Schneider National's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Schneider National (SNDR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61 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 Schneider National (SNDR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schneider National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.83 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.18.
GuruFocus considers Schneider National to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SNDR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.61 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: $26.18 vs. price of $36.83 (40.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% below the Transportation median (#512 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNDR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schneider National Inc is a provider of surface transportation and logistics solutions in North America. The Company offers truckload, LTL carriers, railroads, ocean carriers, airlines to a diverse customer base throughout the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company's segments include Truckload, Intermodal, Logistics and other. It generates maximum revenue from the Truckload segment.
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