STMicroelectronics NVSTM -3.35%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates STM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 530 Semiconductors companies, STMicroelectronics NV ranks worse than 51.32% on this metric.
STMicroelectronics NV's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for STMicroelectronics NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STM'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 1.96 Max: 12.58
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, STMicroelectronics NV's highest Yield on Cost was 12.58. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.96.
STM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 51.32% of 530
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.01
vs STM: 1.06
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.
STMicroelectronics NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STM vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, STMicroelectronics NV'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.
STMicroelectronics NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, STMicroelectronics NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STMicroelectronics NV'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.
STMicroelectronics NV (STM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.06 as of Jul. 04, 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 STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, STMicroelectronics NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.74 to 12.58. According to the industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #272 out of 530 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is STMicroelectronics NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
STMicroelectronics NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.06 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 12.58. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.01. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 1.06 is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #272 out of 530 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STMicroelectronics NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STMicroelectronics NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #272 out of 530 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places STMicroelectronics NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.01. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 1.06 is 5% above this benchmark. Historically, STMicroelectronics NV's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.74 to 12.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.01, STMicroelectronics NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 1.01, based on 530 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. STMicroelectronics NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.06 is 5% 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 STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STMicroelectronics NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STMicroelectronics NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV (STM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.09, compared to a current price of $68.35 — trading 135% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.01. STMicroelectronics NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.06 as of Jul. 04, 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $68.35 is trading 135% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.09.
GuruFocus considers STMicroelectronics NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.06 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: $29.09 vs. price of $68.35 (135% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5% above the Semiconductors median (#272 of 530)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.
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