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Vaisala OyjCHIX:VAIASH 91 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VAIASH with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Hardware companies, Vaisala Oyj ranks better than 51.88% on this metric.
Vaisala Oyj's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vaisala Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VAIASh'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58 Med: 2.64 Max: 12.37
Current: 2.09
During the past 13 years, Vaisala Oyj's highest Yield on Cost was 12.37. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.64.
CHIX:VAIASh's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 51.88% of 1409
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.09
vs CHIX:VAIASh: 2.09
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.
Vaisala Oyj 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:VAIASH vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Vaisala Oyj'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.
Vaisala Oyj 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Vaisala Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vaisala Oyj'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Vaisala Oyj is calculated as
Vaisala Oyj (CHIX:VAIASH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.09 as of Jul. 19, 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 Vaisala Oyj and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Vaisala Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.58 to 12.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Vaisala Oyj ranks #678 out of 1409 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Vaisala Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vaisala Oyj's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.09 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 12.37. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09. Vaisala Oyj's value of 2.09 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vaisala Oyj ranks #678 out of 1409 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vaisala Oyj has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vaisala Oyj's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Vaisala Oyj ranks #678 out of 1409 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Vaisala Oyj in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09. Vaisala Oyj's value of 2.09 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Vaisala Oyj's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.58 to 12.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Vaisala Oyj has consistently been at 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 a Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.09, based on 1,409 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. Vaisala Oyj's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.09 is 0% at 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 Vaisala Oyj and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vaisala Oyj's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vaisala Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vaisala Oyj (CHIX:VAIASH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.86, compared to a current price of €57.25 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 0% at the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Vaisala Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 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 Vaisala Oyj (CHIX:VAIASH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09 as of Jul. 19, 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 Vaisala Oyj (CHIX:VAIASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vaisala Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €57.25 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.86.
GuruFocus considers Vaisala Oyj to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VAIASH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.09 (21% below median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: €48.86 vs. price of €57.25 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Hardware median (#678 of 1409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VAIASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vaisala Oyj is engaged in the provision of measurement solutions and services for weather, environmental, and industrial applications. The company operates through two reportable segments: Industrial Measurements and Weather and Environment. The Industrial Measurements segment provides measurement instruments and solutions to optimize processes, product quality, and energy efficiency across industries. The Weather and Environment segment offers weather and environmental monitoring solutions, as well as data and software services, to support safety, operational efficiency, and decision-making.
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