ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.08 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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What is ALA SpA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

ALA SpA FRA:8WD 66 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:8WD with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.35. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ALA SpA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 2.08.


The historical rank and industry rank for ALA SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8WD' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91   Med: 2.36   Max: 4.05
Current: 2.08


During the past 7 years, ALA SpA's highest Yield on Cost was 4.05. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 2.36.


FRA:8WD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 3.735 vs FRA:8WD: 2.08

ALA SpA  (FRA:8WD) 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.


ALA SpA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


FRA:8WD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, ALA SpA'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.


ALA SpA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, ALA SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ALA SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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ALA SpA 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of ALA SpA is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08 mean?
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08 as of Jul. 15, 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 ALA SpA and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, ALA SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.91 to 4.05.
Is ALA SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
ALA SpA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 4.05. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74. ALA SpA's value of 2.08 is 44.3% below this industry median. Overall, ALA SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALA SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GWW and FAST?
ALA SpA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74. ALA SpA's value of 2.08 is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ALA SpA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.91 to 4.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 3.74, ALA SpA 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.74, based on 104 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. ALA SpA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08 is 44.3% 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 ALA SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALA SpA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALA SpA stock overvalued right now?
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.08. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.35, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 44.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.74. ALA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08 as of Jul. 15, 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALA SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.35.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8WD:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.08 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.36)
  • GF Value™: €30.35 vs. price of €36.00 (18.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.3% below the Industrial Distribution median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ALA SpA Business Description

Address 54 Viale JF Kennedy, Mostra d'Oltremare, Naples, ITA, 80125
ALA SpA is a distributor and supply chain solutions provider to the industrial markets. It is involved in the distribution of components and equipment for use in the civil and military aeronautical sectors. The company also offers integrated logistics services for the rail, energy, and marine sectors. Its various product offerings include power systems, oxygen systems, gate valves, protection valves, fasteners, regulators, and others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in Italy and the rest from other parts of the European Union and other regions.
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