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SAF Holland SEFRA:SFQ -0.80%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.25 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 4.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:SFQ with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 865 Vehicles & Parts companies, SAF Holland SE ranks better than 50.87% on this metric.
SAF Holland SE's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for SAF Holland SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SFQ'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 4.26 Max: 13.3
Current: 3.25
During the past 13 years, SAF Holland SE's highest Yield on Cost was 13.30. The lowest was 2.20. And the median was 4.26.
FRA:SFQ's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 50.87% of 865
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.13
vs FRA:SFQ: 3.25
SAF Holland SE (FRA:SFQ) 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.
SAF Holland SE 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:SFQ vs ORLY, AZO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, SAF Holland SE'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.
SAF Holland SE 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SAF Holland SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAF Holland SE'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 SAF Holland SE is calculated as
SAF Holland SE (FRA:SFQ) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.25 as of Jul. 23, 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 SAF Holland SE and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 4.26. Over the past decade, SAF Holland SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 13.30. According to the industry distribution chart, SAF Holland SE ranks #425 out of 865 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is SAF Holland SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
SAF Holland SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.25 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 13.30. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.13. SAF Holland SE's value of 3.25 is 3.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAF Holland SE ranks #425 out of 865 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SAF Holland SE has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAF Holland SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SAF Holland SE ranks #425 out of 865 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts SAF Holland SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.13. SAF Holland SE's value of 3.25 is 3.8% above this benchmark. Historically, SAF Holland SE's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 13.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.26 vs. the industry median of 3.13, SAF Holland SE 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.13, based on 865 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. SAF Holland SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.25 is 3.8% 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 SAF Holland SE and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAF Holland SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.25, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 4.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAF Holland SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAF Holland SE (FRA:SFQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.55, compared to a current price of €19.84 — trading 71.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.25, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.26 and 3.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.13. SAF Holland SE's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 SAF Holland SE (FRA:SFQ), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.25 as of Jul. 23, 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 SAF Holland SE (FRA:SFQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAF Holland SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.84 is trading 71.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.55.
GuruFocus considers SAF Holland SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SFQ:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.25 (24% below median its 10-year median of 4.26)
GF Value™: €11.55 vs. price of €19.84 (71.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#425 of 865)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SFQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SAF Holland SE is a manufacturer of chassis-related systems and components for trailers, trucks, and buses. The product range comprises axle and suspension systems, fifth wheels, kingpins, and landing gear, and is marketed under the brands SAF, Holland, V.Orlandi, Neway, KLL, V.ORLANDI, and York. It operates into three regions: EMEA, Americas, and APAC segments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
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