Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.10 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:NOHA Norsk Hydro ASA STU:NOHA
84 GF Score
Price €7.85
GF Value €6.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Norsk Hydro ASA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Norsk Hydro ASA STU:NOHA +3.97% 84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.10 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 8.37. GuruFocus rates STU:NOHA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Metals & Mining companies, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks better than 84.06% on this metric.

Norsk Hydro ASA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.10.


The historical rank and industry rank for Norsk Hydro ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:NOHA' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06   Med: 8.37   Max: 22.68
Current: 8.1


During the past 13 years, Norsk Hydro ASA's highest Yield on Cost was 22.68. The lowest was 3.06. And the median was 8.37.


STU:NOHA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
84.06% of 345 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.36 vs STU:NOHA: 8.10

Norsk Hydro ASA  (STU:NOHA) 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.


Norsk Hydro ASA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


STU:NOHA vs AA, CENX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Norsk Hydro ASA'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.


Norsk Hydro ASA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Norsk Hydro ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Norsk Hydro ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Norsk Hydro ASA 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Norsk Hydro ASA is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.10 mean?
Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.10 as of Jul. 31, 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.37. Over the past decade, Norsk Hydro ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.06 to 22.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #55 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Norsk Hydro ASA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.10 is near median its 10-year median of 8.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 22.68. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 8.10 is 243.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #55 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Norsk Hydro ASA has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norsk Hydro ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #55 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Norsk Hydro ASA in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 8.10 is 243.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Norsk Hydro ASA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.06 to 22.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.37 vs. the industry median of 2.36, Norsk Hydro ASA 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Metals & Mining companies is 2.36, based on 345 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. Norsk Hydro ASA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.10 is 243.2% 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norsk Hydro ASA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.22, compared to a current price of €7.85 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.37 and 243.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.36. Norsk Hydro ASA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.10 as of Jul. 31, 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (STU:NOHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.85 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.22. GuruFocus considers Norsk Hydro ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:NOHA:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.10 (near median its 10-year median of 8.37)
  • GF Value™: €6.22 vs. price of €7.85 (26.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 243.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#55 of 345)

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Norsk Hydro ASA Business Description

Address Drammensveien 264, Oslo, NOR, NO-0283
Norsk Hydro ASA is an aluminium and renewable energy company. The company owns and operates businesses and holds investments in sustainable industries. Its operations span multiple market segments, including aluminum, energy, metal recycling, renewable energy, and batteries, providing expertise across these areas. The company's reportable segments are Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Hydro Energy, Hydro Aluminium Metal and Hydro Extrusions and Hydro Metal Markets activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Hydro Extrusions segment, which delivers products within extruded profiles, building systems and precision tubing, and operates several recycling facilities, both integrated with its extrusion plants and separate plants.
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