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Solitron Devices's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solitron Devices's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Solitron Devices's highest Yield on Cost was 6.17. The lowest was 5.95. And the median was 6.02.
SODI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 1.155 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
Solitron Devices 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SODI vs GSTX, TRT, SCIA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Solitron Devices'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.
Solitron Devices 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Solitron Devices's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solitron Devices'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.
Solitron Devices (SODI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 28, 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 Solitron Devices and its competitors. Over the past decade, Solitron Devices' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.95 to 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Solitron Devices ranks #999999 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Solitron Devices' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Solitron Devices' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.95 to a high of 6.17. Based on the distribution chart, Solitron Devices ranks #999999 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solitron Devices has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solitron Devices' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GSTX and TRT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Solitron Devices ranks #999999 out of 538 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Solitron Devices in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.16. Historically, Solitron Devices' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.95 to 6.17 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 1.16, based on 538 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. 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 Solitron Devices and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solitron Devices's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solitron Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solitron Devices (SODI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.27, compared to a current price of $30.26 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Solitron Devices' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Solitron Devices (SODI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 28, 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 Solitron Devices (SODI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solitron Devices stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.26 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.27.
GuruFocus considers Solitron Devices to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SODI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $28.27 vs. price of $30.26 (7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SODI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solitron Devices Inc designs, develops, manufactures, and markets solid-state semiconductor components and related devices mainly for the military and aerospace markets. The company also manufactures a large variety of bipolar and metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) power transistors, power and control hybrids, junction and power MOS field-effect transistors (Power MOSFETS), field-effect transistors, and other related products. The company derives the majority of its revenues from its business operations in the United States, while it also holds a presence in Canada, Latin America, Europe and Australia.
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