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Universal Logistics HoldingsULH +1.81%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.23 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates ULH with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 58/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $23.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 660 Transportation companies, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks better than 53.03% on this metric.
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.
Universal Logistics Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ULH vs PAMT, TOPP, ETS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Universal Logistics Holdings'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.
Universal Logistics Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Universal Logistics Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Logistics Holdings'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.
Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.23 as of Jul. 23, 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 Universal Logistics Holdings and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, Universal Logistics Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 7.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks #310 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Universal Logistics Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Universal Logistics Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.23 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 7.51. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09. Universal Logistics Holdings' value of 4.23 is 3.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks #310 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Logistics Holdings has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Logistics Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PAMT and TOPP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks #310 out of 660 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Universal Logistics Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09. Universal Logistics Holdings' value of 4.23 is 3.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Logistics Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 7.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Universal Logistics Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.09, based on 660 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. Universal Logistics Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.23 is 3.5% 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 Universal Logistics Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Logistics Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.23, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Logistics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.49, compared to a current price of $16.35 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.23, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 3.5% above the Transportation industry median of 4.09. Universal Logistics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.23 as of Jul. 23, 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 Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Logistics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.35 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.49.
GuruFocus considers Universal Logistics Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ULH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.23 (71% above median its 10-year median of 2.48)
GF Value™: $23.49 vs. price of $16.35 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.5% above the Transportation median (#310 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ULH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc is an asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, and in Mexico, Canada, and Colombia. It offers services such as truckload, brokerage, intermodal, dedicated, and value-added services. The firm has three reportable segments, namely contract logistics, intermodal, and trucking. The company generates the key revenue from Contract Logistics, which provides value-added and dedicated transportation services to support inbound and internal logistics requirements of industrial manufacturers and retailers, generally under contractual arrangements of one year or longer. Geographically, the firm generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, and Colombia.
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