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The historical rank and industry rank for Western Energy Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Western Energy Services's highest Yield on Cost was 4.96. The lowest was 1.57. And the median was 2.28.
TSX:WRG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 4.81 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) 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.
Western Energy Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSX:WRG vs NE, RIG, VAL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Western Energy Services'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.
Western Energy Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Western Energy Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Energy Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Western Energy Services 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.
Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 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 Western Energy Services and its competitors. Over the past decade, Western Energy Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.57 to 4.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Energy Services ranks #999999 out of 498 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Western Energy Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Western Energy Services' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 4.96. Based on the distribution chart, Western Energy Services ranks #999999 out of 498 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Energy Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Western Energy Services ranks #999999 out of 498 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Western Energy Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.81. Historically, Western Energy Services' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.57 to 4.96 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 4.81, based on 498 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 Western Energy Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Energy Services'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 Western Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.47, compared to a current price of C$3.40 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Western Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 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 Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Energy Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$3.40 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.47.
GuruFocus considers Western Energy Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:WRG:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: C$2.47 vs. price of C$3.40 (37.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Energy Services Corp is an energy service company providing contract drilling services through its division, Horizon Drilling in Canada, and its wholly owned subsidiary in the United States. The company provides production services in Canada through its division Eagle Well Servicing (Eagle) which provides well servicing and its division Aero Rental Services (Aero), which provides rental equipment services. It operates in two segments. Contract drilling includes drilling rigs along with related ancillary equipment. Production services include well servicing rigs and related equipment, as well as rental equipment. The contract drilling segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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