Also Holding AG (FRA:9AS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.17 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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FRA:9AS Also Holding AG FRA:9AS
61 GF Score
Price €216.00
GF Value €330.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Also Holding AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Also Holding AG FRA:9AS -0.92% 61 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:9AS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €330.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,400 Hardware companies, Also Holding AG ranks better than 60.64% on this metric.

Also Holding AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.17.


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

FRA:9AS' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 2.14   Max: 4.32
Current: 3.17


During the past 13 years, Also Holding AG's highest Yield on Cost was 4.32. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 2.14.


FRA:9AS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
60.64% of 1400 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.035 vs FRA:9AS: 3.17

Also Holding AG  (FRA:9AS) 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.


Also Holding AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


FRA:9AS vs SNX, ARW, AVT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Also Holding AG'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.


Also Holding AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Also Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Also Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Also Holding AG 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 Also Holding AG 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 3.17 mean?
Also Holding AG (FRA:9AS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.17 as of Jul. 16, 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 Also Holding AG and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Also Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.36 to 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Also Holding AG ranks #551 out of 1400 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Also Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Also Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.17 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 4.32. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.04. Also Holding AG's value of 3.17 is 55.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Also Holding AG ranks #551 out of 1400 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Also Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Also Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Also Holding AG ranks #551 out of 1400 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Also Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.04. Also Holding AG's value of 3.17 is 55.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Also Holding AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.36 to 4.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Also Holding AG has consistently been above 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 2.04, based on 1,400 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. Also Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.17 is 55.8% above 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 Also Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Also Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Also Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Also Holding AG (FRA:9AS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €330.72, compared to a current price of €216.00 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 55.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.04. Also Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Also Holding AG (FRA:9AS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.17 as of Jul. 16, 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 Also Holding AG (FRA:9AS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Also Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €216.00 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €330.72. GuruFocus considers Also Holding AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9AS:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.17 (48% above median its 10-year median of 2.14)
  • GF Value™: €330.72 vs. price of €216.00 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.8% above the Hardware median (#551 of 1400)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Also Holding AG Business Description

Address Meierhofstrasse 5, Emmen, CHE, 6032
Also Holding AG is an information and communications technology distribution company. It distributes a wide portfolio of hardware, software, and digital products of various technology brands. The industries it caters to include information technology, data centers, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. It also connects service providers of cloud solutions with their customers and aids the provision of financial, logistics, and IT services. The company's operating segments are: Central Europe, which generates the maximum revenue, and Northern/Eastern Europe. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and other markets.
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