Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
VOC Energy TrustVOC -2.08%77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 31.05 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 23.99. GuruFocus rates VOC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Oil & Gas companies, VOC Energy Trust ranks better than 95.99% on this metric.
VOC Energy Trust's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for VOC Energy Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
VOC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.46 Med: 23.99 Max: 79.73
Current: 31.05
During the past 13 years, VOC Energy Trust's highest Yield on Cost was 79.73. The lowest was 5.46. And the median was 23.99.
VOC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 95.99% of 499
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.78
vs VOC: 31.05
VOC Energy Trust (NYSE:VOC) 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.
VOC Energy Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
VOC vs LRDC, GLND, PVL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VOC Energy Trust'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.
VOC Energy Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, VOC Energy Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VOC Energy Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
VOC Energy Trust 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.
VOC Energy Trust (VOC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 31.05 as of Sep. 04, 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 VOC Energy Trust and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 23.99. Over the past decade, VOC Energy Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.46 to 79.73. According to the industry distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #20 out of 499 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is VOC Energy Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
VOC Energy Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 31.05 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 23.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.46 to a high of 79.73. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.78. VOC Energy Trust's value of 31.05 is 549.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #20 out of 499 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VOC Energy Trust has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VOC Energy Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LRDC and GLND?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #20 out of 499 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places VOC Energy Trust in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.78. VOC Energy Trust's value of 31.05 is 549.6% above this benchmark. Historically, VOC Energy Trust's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.46 to 79.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.99 vs. the industry median of 4.78, VOC Energy Trust 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 4.78, based on 499 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. VOC Energy Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 31.05 is 549.6% 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 VOC Energy Trust and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VOC Energy Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 31.05, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 23.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VOC Energy Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VOC Energy Trust (VOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.45, compared to a current price of $3.29 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 31.05, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 23.99 and 549.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.78. VOC Energy Trust's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 VOC Energy Trust (VOC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 31.05 as of Sep. 04, 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 VOC Energy Trust (VOC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VOC Energy Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.29 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.45.
GuruFocus considers VOC Energy Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VOC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 31.05 (29% above median its 10-year median of 23.99)
GF Value™: $2.45 vs. price of $3.29 (34.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 549.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#20 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VOC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VOC Energy Trust is a statutory trust. It is created to acquire and hold a term net profits interest for the benefit of the Trust unitholders. The underlying properties include VOC Brazos' net interests which are located in the states of Kansas and Texas. The trust is entitled to receive the net proceeds from the sale of production of oil and natural gas attributable to the underlying properties. The business and affairs of the Trust are managed by the Trustee, and neither VOC Brazos nor any of its affiliates has the ability to manage or influence the operations of the Trust. It operates in a single operating and reportable segment.
77GF Score
Get the complete analysis for VOC
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
VOC has been successfully added to your 
