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H.B. Fuller CoFRA:HB1 +1.65%83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.45 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.85. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks better than 57.71% on this metric.
H.B. Fuller Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HB1'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 1.69 Max: 3.66
Current: 2.45
During the past 13 years, H.B. Fuller Co's highest Yield on Cost was 3.66. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 1.69.
FRA:HB1's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 57.71% of 1057
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.85
vs FRA:HB1: 2.45
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) 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.
H.B. Fuller Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:HB1 vs ASH, HWKN, WDFC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller Co'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.
H.B. Fuller Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co'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 H.B. Fuller Co is calculated as
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.45 as of Jul. 29, 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.20 to 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #447 out of 1057 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.45 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 3.66. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 2.45 is 32.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #447 out of 1057 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ASH and HWKN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #447 out of 1057 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts H.B. Fuller Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 2.45 is 32.4% above this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.20 to 3.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 1.85, H.B. Fuller Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.85, based on 1,057 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.45 is 32.4% 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.45, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.45. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.85, compared to a current price of €49.20 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.45, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 32.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.85. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.45 as of Jul. 29, 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €49.20 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.85.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.45 (45% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: €57.85 vs. price of €49.20 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% above the Chemicals median (#447 of 1057)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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