WEC Energy GroupWEC -1.22%81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.45 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates WEC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Utilities - Regulated companies, WEC Energy Group ranks better than 53.47% on this metric.
WEC Energy Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for WEC Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WEC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.19 Med: 4.42 Max: 5.88
Current: 4.45
During the past 13 years, WEC Energy Group's highest Yield on Cost was 5.88. The lowest was 3.19. And the median was 4.42.
WEC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 53.47% of 432
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.15
vs WEC: 4.45
WEC Energy Group (NYSE:WEC) 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.
WEC Energy Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WEC vs PCG, ED, PEG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, WEC 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.
WEC Energy Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, WEC Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WEC Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
WEC 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.
WEC Energy Group (WEC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.45 as of Jul. 09, 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 WEC Energy Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, WEC Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.19 to 5.88. According to the industry distribution chart, WEC Energy Group ranks #201 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is WEC Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
WEC Energy Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.45 is near median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.19 to a high of 5.88. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15. WEC Energy Group's value of 4.45 is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WEC Energy Group ranks #201 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WEC Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WEC Energy Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PCG and ED?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, WEC Energy Group ranks #201 out of 432 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts WEC Energy Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15. WEC Energy Group's value of 4.45 is 7.2% above this benchmark. Historically, WEC Energy Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.19 to 5.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 4.15, WEC 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.15, based on 432 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. WEC Energy Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.45 is 7.2% 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 WEC Energy Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WEC Energy Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WEC Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEC Energy Group (WEC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.48, compared to a current price of $116.24 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 7.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.15. WEC Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 WEC Energy Group (WEC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.45 as of Jul. 09, 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 WEC Energy Group (WEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEC Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $116.24 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.48.
GuruFocus considers WEC Energy Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WEC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.45 (near median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: $108.48 vs. price of $116.24 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#201 of 432)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WEC Energy Group's electric and gas utility businesses serve electric and gas customers in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin service territories. The company also owns a 60% stake in American Transmission Co. WEC's asset mix is approximately 49% electric generation and distribution, 30% gas distribution, 10% electric transmission, 9% unregulated renewable energy, and 2% LNG distribution and generation.
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