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Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AGFRA:MBH3 +1.14%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.46 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 1417% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:MBH3 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €196.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,924 Industrial Products companies, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG ranks better than 78.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MBH3'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.36 Max: 5.54
Current: 5.46
During the past 13 years, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's highest Yield on Cost was 5.54. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.36.
FRA:MBH3's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 78.79% of 1924
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.955
vs FRA:MBH3: 5.46
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3) 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.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:MBH3 vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle 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.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle 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.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.46 as of Jul. 22, 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 Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG and its competitors. This is 1417% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.20 to 5.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG ranks #408 out of 1924 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.46 is 1417% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 5.54. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's value of 5.46 is 179.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG ranks #408 out of 1924 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG ranks #408 out of 1924 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's value of 5.46 is 179.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.20 to 5.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.96, based on 1,924 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. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.46 is 179.3% 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 Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.46, which is 1417% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €196.95, compared to a current price of €177.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.46, which is 1417% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 179.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.96. Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.46 as of Jul. 22, 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 Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG (FRA:MBH3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €177.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €196.95.
GuruFocus considers Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MBH3:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.46 (1417% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: €196.95 vs. price of €177.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 179.3% above the Industrial Products median (#408 of 1924)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MBH3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG Business Description
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG is a Germany-based company that produces universal milling machines and machining centers, offering its customers complete automation solutions under one roof. The company's customers include domestic and international companies in various high-tech sectors, encompassing mechanical and plant engineering with applications for packing technology, mining or the special vehicles segment, the aerospace industry, medical technology, the electronics and chip industry, the optical industry, energy technology, toolmaking and mould construction as well as the automotive industry, including their subcontractors. The group's operating segments include Domestic companies, which derive maximum revenue, and Foreign sales companies.
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