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Nordwest Handel AGFRA:NWX +6.13%59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.51 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 7.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWX with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Industrial Distribution companies, Nordwest Handel AG ranks better than 92.08% on this metric.
Nordwest Handel AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nordwest Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NWX'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05 Med: 7.64 Max: 15.71
Current: 15.51
During the past 13 years, Nordwest Handel AG's highest Yield on Cost was 15.71. The lowest was 2.05. And the median was 7.64.
FRA:NWX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 92.08% of 101
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.66
vs FRA:NWX: 15.51
Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) 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.
Nordwest Handel AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:NWX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Nordwest Handel 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.
Nordwest Handel AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Nordwest Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nordwest Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Nordwest Handel 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.
Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.51 as of Aug. 07, 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 7.64. Over the past decade, Nordwest Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.05 to 15.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #8 out of 101 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Nordwest Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nordwest Handel AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.51 is 103% above median its 10-year median of 7.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 15.71. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.66. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 15.51 is 323.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #8 out of 101 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nordwest Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordwest Handel AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #8 out of 101 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Nordwest Handel AG in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.66. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 15.51 is 323.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nordwest Handel AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.05 to 15.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.64 vs. the industry median of 3.66, Nordwest Handel 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 Distribution company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.66, based on 101 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. Nordwest Handel AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.51 is 323.8% 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordwest Handel AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.51, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 7.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordwest Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.33, compared to a current price of €17.30 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.51, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 7.64 and 323.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.66. Nordwest Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.51 as of Aug. 07, 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.30 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.33.
GuruFocus considers Nordwest Handel AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NWX:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 15.51 (103% above median its 10-year median of 7.64)
GF Value™: €17.33 vs. price of €17.30 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 323.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#8 of 101)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nordwest Handel AG provides procurement, finance, logistics, IT, and sales services for small and medium sized businesses. It trades in various steel products, such as molded steel/broad flanged beams; and trades in occupational health and safety, construction equipment and components. The company also supplies sanitary/bathroom ceramics and fittings, bathroom furniture and radiators, shower separations, and accessories to plumbers, fitters, and housing societies, as well as to private building owners and renovators.
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