WCPRF (Whitecap Resources) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 22.66 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — Near Median


WCPRF Whitecap Resources Inc WCPRF
73 GF Score
Price $10.26
GF Value $6.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Whitecap Resources 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Whitecap Resources WCPRF -1.53% 73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 22.66 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 21.65. GuruFocus rates WCPRF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Oil & Gas companies, Whitecap Resources ranks better than 91.6% on this metric.

Whitecap Resources's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.66.


The historical rank and industry rank for Whitecap Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

WCPRF' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.44   Med: 21.65   Max: 165.41
Current: 22.66


During the past 13 years, Whitecap Resources's highest Yield on Cost was 165.41. The lowest was 8.44. And the median was 21.65.


WCPRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
91.6% of 500 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.205 vs WCPRF: 22.66

Whitecap Resources  (OTCPK:WCPRF) 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.


Whitecap Resources 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


WCPRF vs COP, EOG, FANG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Whitecap Resources'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.


Whitecap Resources 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Whitecap Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Whitecap Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Whitecap Resources 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 Whitecap Resources is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 22.66 mean?
Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 22.66 as of Jul. 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 Whitecap Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.65. Over the past decade, Whitecap Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.44 to 165.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #42 out of 500 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Whitecap Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Whitecap Resources' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 22.66 is near median its 10-year median of 21.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.44 to a high of 165.41. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.21. Whitecap Resources' value of 22.66 is 335.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #42 out of 500 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whitecap Resources has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitecap Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #42 out of 500 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Whitecap Resources in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.21. Whitecap Resources' value of 22.66 is 335.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Whitecap Resources' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.44 to 165.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.65 vs. the industry median of 5.21, Whitecap Resources 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 5.21, based on 500 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. Whitecap Resources's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 22.66 is 335.4% 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 Whitecap Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitecap Resources's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 22.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitecap Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.58, compared to a current price of $10.26 — trading 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 22.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.65 and 335.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.21. Whitecap Resources' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 22.66 as of Jul. 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.26 is trading 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.58. GuruFocus considers Whitecap Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WCPRF:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 22.66 (near median its 10-year median of 21.65)
  • GF Value™: $6.58 vs. price of $10.26 (55.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 335.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#42 of 500)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WCPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Whitecap Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 525 - 8th Avenue South West, Suite 3800, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1G1
Whitecap Resources Inc is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. The company acquires assets with discovered petroleum initially in place and low current recovery factors. Light oil is the primary byproduct of Whitecap's Canadian assets.
73GF Score

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