As of today (2026-06-26), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Bossard Holding AG is 1.99%.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bossard Holding AG is 1.99%.
XSWX:BOSN's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 65.35% of 101
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs XSWX:BOSN: 1.99
During the past 12 months, Bossard Holding AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bossard Holding AG was 66.90% per year. The lowest was -15.40% per year. And the median was 9.15% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Bossard Holding AG Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
XSWX:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard Holding AG's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % 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.
Bossard Holding AG Forward Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard Holding AG's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Bossard Holding AG Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Bossard Holding AG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CHF 3.900000
2026-04-14
2026-04-15
2026-04-16
Cash Dividend
annually
CHF:CHF 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Bossard Holding AG's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.99% mean?
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.99% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #66 out of 101 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.99%. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.11. Bossard Holding AG's value of 1.99% is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #66 out of 101 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #66 out of 101 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Bossard Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.11. Bossard Holding AG's value of 1.99% is 36% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.11, based on 101 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bossard Holding AG's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.99% is 36% 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.59, compared to a current price of CHF195.50 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.99% and 36% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.11. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.99% as of Jun. 26, 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF195.50 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.59.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.99%
GF Value™: CHF188.59 vs. price of CHF195.50 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36% below the Industrial Distribution median (#66 of 101)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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