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NXP Semiconductors NVWBO:NXPI +1.24%87 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.96 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 4.04. GuruFocus rates WBO:NXPI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €205.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Semiconductors companies, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks better than 80.82% on this metric.
NXP Semiconductors NV's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for NXP Semiconductors NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:NXPI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 4.04 Max: 6.78
Current: 3.96
During the past 13 years, NXP Semiconductors NV's highest Yield on Cost was 6.78. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 4.04.
WBO:NXPI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 80.82% of 537
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.14
vs WBO:NXPI: 3.96
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.
NXP Semiconductors NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WBO:NXPI vs ALAB, MPWR, MCHP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXP Semiconductors NV 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, NXP Semiconductors NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXP Semiconductors NV (WBO:NXPI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.96 as of Jul. 22, 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 NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.04. Over the past decade, NXP Semiconductors NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.78 to 6.78. According to the industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #103 out of 537 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
NXP Semiconductors NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.96 is near median its 10-year median of 4.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 6.78. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.14. NXP Semiconductors NV's value of 3.96 is 247.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #103 out of 537 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NXP Semiconductors NV has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NXP Semiconductors NV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ALAB and MPWR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #103 out of 537 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places NXP Semiconductors NV in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.14. NXP Semiconductors NV's value of 3.96 is 247.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NXP Semiconductors NV's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.78 to 6.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.04 vs. the industry median of 1.14, NXP Semiconductors NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 1.14, based on 537 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. NXP Semiconductors NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.96 is 247.4% 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 NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NXP Semiconductors NV's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV (WBO:NXPI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €205.60, compared to a current price of €240.25 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.04 and 247.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.14. NXP Semiconductors NV's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (WBO:NXPI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.96 as of Jul. 22, 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (WBO:NXPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €240.25 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €205.60.
GuruFocus considers NXP Semiconductors NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:NXPI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.96 (near median its 10-year median of 4.04)
GF Value™: €205.60 vs. price of €240.25 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 247.4% above the Semiconductors median (#103 of 537)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:NXPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NXP Semiconductors is a leading supplier of high-performance mixed-signal products. The firm acquired Freescale Semiconductor in 2015 and now has significant market share in the automotive market, where it supplies microcontrollers and analog chips into automotive clusters, powertrains, infotainment systems, and radars. NXP Semiconductors also serves industrial and Internet of Things, mobile, and communications infrastructure.
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