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Stanley Electric CoFRA:STAA 89 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.66 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:STAA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.28. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stanley Electric Co ranks better than 73.73% on this metric.
Stanley Electric Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Electric Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:STAA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81 Med: 3.75 Max: 7.69
Current: 6.66
During the past 13 years, Stanley Electric Co's highest Yield on Cost was 7.69. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 3.75.
FRA:STAA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 73.73% of 868
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs FRA:STAA: 6.66
Stanley Electric Co (FRA:STAA) 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.
Stanley Electric Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:STAA vs ORLY, AZO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Stanley Electric 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.
Stanley Electric Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stanley Electric Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Electric Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Stanley Electric Co 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.
Stanley Electric Co (FRA:STAA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.66 as of Jul. 19, 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 Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 3.75. Over the past decade, Stanley Electric Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.81 to 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #228 out of 868 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Stanley Electric Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Stanley Electric Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.66 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 7.69. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Stanley Electric Co's value of 6.66 is 116.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #228 out of 868 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanley Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Electric Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #228 out of 868 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Stanley Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Stanley Electric Co's value of 6.66 is 116.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Electric Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.81 to 7.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Stanley Electric 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.08, based on 868 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. Stanley Electric Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.66 is 116.2% 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 Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Electric Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.66, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Stanley Electric Co (FRA:STAA) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.66. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.28, compared to a current price of €18.40 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.66, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 116.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.08. Stanley Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Stanley Electric Co (FRA:STAA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.66 as of Jul. 19, 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 Stanley Electric Co (FRA:STAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.40 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.28.
Key valuation signals for FRA:STAA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.66 (78% above median its 10-year median of 3.75)
GF Value™: €19.28 vs. price of €18.40 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#228 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:STAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanley Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lighting and electronic components, mainly for the automotive industry. The company operates through three reportable segments: Automotive Equipment Business, Components Business, and Electronic Application Products Business. The Automotive Equipment segment produces automotive lighting products for automobile manufacturers, while the Components segment provides electronic device products for electrical and automotive-related manufacturers. The Electronic Application Products segment manufactures products such as LCD backlights, strobes, and operation panels tailored to customer specifications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive equipment business segment.
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