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United MaritimeUSEA -1.54%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.56 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 10.62. GuruFocus rates USEA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 Transportation companies, United Maritime ranks better than 90.02% on this metric.
United Maritime's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Maritime's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
USEA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6 Med: 10.62 Max: 20.98
Current: 12.56
During the past 7 years, United Maritime's highest Yield on Cost was 20.98. The lowest was 2.60. And the median was 10.62.
USEA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 90.02% of 661
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.11
vs USEA: 12.56
United Maritime (NAS:USEA) 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.
United Maritime 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
USEA vs UFG, EHLD, VNTG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, United Maritime'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.
United Maritime 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Maritime's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Maritime's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
United Maritime 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 United Maritime is calculated as
United Maritime (USEA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.56 as of Jul. 24, 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 United Maritime and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 10.62. Over the past decade, United Maritime's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.60 to 20.98. According to the industry distribution chart, United Maritime ranks #66 out of 661 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is United Maritime's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
United Maritime's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.56 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 20.98. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.11. United Maritime's value of 12.56 is 205.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Maritime ranks #66 out of 661 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Maritime has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Maritime's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UFG and EHLD?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Maritime ranks #66 out of 661 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places United Maritime in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.11. United Maritime's value of 12.56 is 205.6% above this benchmark. Historically, United Maritime's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.60 to 20.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.62 vs. the industry median of 4.11, United Maritime 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 4.11, based on 661 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. United Maritime's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.56 is 205.6% 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 United Maritime and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Maritime's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.56, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 10.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Maritime stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Maritime (USEA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.10, compared to a current price of $2.53 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.56, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.62 and 205.6% above the Transportation industry median of 4.11. United Maritime's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 United Maritime (USEA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.56 as of Jul. 24, 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 United Maritime (USEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Maritime stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.53 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.10.
GuruFocus considers United Maritime to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for USEA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.56 (18% above median its 10-year median of 10.62)
GF Value™: $2.10 vs. price of $2.53 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 205.6% above the Transportation median (#66 of 661)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Maritime Corp is an international shipping company currently specializing in world-wide seaborne transportation services. It currently operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels, comprising Panamax, Capesize and Kamsarmax vessels. Its vessels include Dukeship, Nisea, Cretansea, Chrisea, Synthesea, and Exelixsea.
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