Yancoal AustraliaYACAF +5.03%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 9.86. GuruFocus rates YACAF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 68 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks worse than 69.12% on this metric.
Yancoal Australia's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yancoal Australia's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
YACAF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46 Med: 9.86 Max: 23.45
Current: 3.41
During the past 13 years, Yancoal Australia's highest Yield on Cost was 23.45. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 9.86.
YACAF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 69.12% of 68
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 6.88
vs YACAF: 3.41
Yancoal Australia (OTCPK:YACAF) 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.
Yancoal Australia 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
Yancoal Australia 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Yancoal Australia 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.
Yancoal Australia (YACAF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.41 as of Jul. 08, 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 9.86. Over the past decade, Yancoal Australia's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.46 to 23.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #47 out of 68 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Yancoal Australia's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Yancoal Australia's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.41 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 9.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 23.45. The Other Energy Sources industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.88. Yancoal Australia's value of 3.41 is 50.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #47 out of 68 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #47 out of 68 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Yancoal Australia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.88. Yancoal Australia's value of 3.41 is 50.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Yancoal Australia's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.46 to 23.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.86 vs. the industry median of 6.88, Yancoal Australia has consistently been below 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Other Energy Sources companies is 6.88, based on 68 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. Yancoal Australia's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.41 is 50.4% below 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 9.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (YACAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.16, compared to a current price of $3.76 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 9.86 and 50.4% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 6.88. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.41 as of Jul. 08, 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.76 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.16.
GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YACAF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.41 (65% below median its 10-year median of 9.86)
GF Value™: $3.16 vs. price of $3.76 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.4% below the Other Energy Sources median (#47 of 68)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YACAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
72GF Score
Get the complete analysis for YACAF
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
YACAF has been successfully added to your 