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Woodside Energy GroupWDS +2.44%70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.29 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates WDS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Oil & Gas companies, Woodside Energy Group ranks better than 83.56% on this metric.
Woodside Energy Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Woodside Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WDS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.47 Med: 11.4 Max: 32.81
Current: 12.29
During the past 13 years, Woodside Energy Group's highest Yield on Cost was 32.81. The lowest was 3.47. And the median was 11.40.
WDS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 83.56% of 505
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.11
vs WDS: 12.29
Woodside Energy Group (NYSE:WDS) 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.
Woodside Energy Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WDS vs COP, EOG, FANG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Woodside Energy Group'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.
Woodside Energy Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Woodside Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woodside Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Woodside Energy Group 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.
Woodside Energy Group (WDS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.29 as of Jul. 14, 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 Woodside Energy Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.40. Over the past decade, Woodside Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.47 to 32.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Woodside Energy Group ranks #83 out of 505 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Woodside Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Woodside Energy Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.29 is near median its 10-year median of 11.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.47 to a high of 32.81. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.11. Woodside Energy Group's value of 12.29 is 140.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woodside Energy Group ranks #83 out of 505 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Woodside Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woodside Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Woodside Energy Group ranks #83 out of 505 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Woodside Energy Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.11. Woodside Energy Group's value of 12.29 is 140.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Woodside Energy Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.47 to 32.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 5.11, Woodside Energy Group 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 5.11, based on 505 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. Woodside Energy Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.29 is 140.5% 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 Woodside Energy Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woodside Energy Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woodside Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodside Energy Group (WDS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.27, compared to a current price of $21.03 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 140.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.11. Woodside Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Woodside Energy Group (WDS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.29 as of Jul. 14, 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 Woodside Energy Group (WDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodside Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.03 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.27.
GuruFocus considers Woodside Energy Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WDS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.29 (near median its 10-year median of 11.40)
GF Value™: $17.27 vs. price of $21.03 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#83 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Incorporated in 1954 and named after the small Victorian town of Woodside, Woodside's early exploration focus moved from Victoria's Gippsland Basin to Western Australia's Carnarvon Basin. First LNG production from the North West Shelf came in 1984. BHP Billiton and Shell each had 40% shareholdings before BHP sold out in 1994 and Shell sold down to 34%. In 2017 Shell sold its entire shareholding. Woodside is one of the most LNG-leveraged companies globally.
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