KLAXSWX:KLAC 86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KLAC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF82.37. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 530 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks worse than 61.13% on this metric.
KLA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for KLA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, KLA's highest Yield on Cost was 6.52. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 2.58.
XSWX:KLAC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 1.005 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
KLA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:KLAC vs : 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA'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.
KLA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLA'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.
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 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 KLA and its competitors. Over the past decade, KLA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.60 to 6.52. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #324 out of 530 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is KLA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
KLA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 6.52. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #324 out of 530 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #324 out of 530 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places KLA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.01. Historically, KLA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.60 to 6.52 over the past decade. 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 1.01, based on 530 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. 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 KLA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF82.37, compared to a current price of CHF218.90 — trading 165.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF218.90 is trading 165.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF82.37.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KLAC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF82.37 vs. price of CHF218.90 (165.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KLAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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