Smith & Wesson BrandsSWBI -0.27%63 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.71 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 10.03. GuruFocus rates SWBI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 169 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks better than 95.27% on this metric.
Smith & Wesson Brands's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SWBI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 10.03 Max: 20.67
Current: 10.71
During the past 13 years, Smith & Wesson Brands's highest Yield on Cost was 20.67. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 10.03.
SWBI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 95.27% of 169
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs SWBI: 10.71
Smith & Wesson Brands (NAS:SWBI) 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SWBI vs SATL, PKE, RGR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands'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.
Smith & Wesson Brands 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Smith & Wesson Brands 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.71 as of Jul. 02, 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 Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.03. Over the past decade, Smith & Wesson Brands' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.74 to 20.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #8 out of 169 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.71 is near median its 10-year median of 10.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 20.67. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.10. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 10.71 is 873.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #8 out of 169 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smith & Wesson Brands has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith & Wesson Brands' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SATL and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #8 out of 169 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.10. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 10.71 is 873.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Smith & Wesson Brands' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.74 to 20.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.03 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Smith & Wesson Brands 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.10, based on 169 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. Smith & Wesson Brands's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.71 is 873.6% 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 Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.83, compared to a current price of $14.99 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.03 and 873.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.10. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.71 as of Jul. 02, 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.99 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.83.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWBI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.71 (near median its 10-year median of 10.03)
GF Value™: $13.83 vs. price of $14.99 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 873.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#8 of 169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling firearms. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The company sells its products under the Smith and Wesson and Gemtech brands, which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. Geographically, it sells products globally, with maximum income being generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.
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