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voestalpine AGFRA:VASS +1.69%60 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.45 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 7.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:VASS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Steel companies, voestalpine AG ranks better than 58.81% on this metric.
voestalpine AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for voestalpine AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VASS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.31 Med: 7.69 Max: 20.45
Current: 4.45
During the past 13 years, voestalpine AG's highest Yield on Cost was 20.45. The lowest was 1.31. And the median was 7.69.
FRA:VASS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 58.81% of 318
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.335
vs FRA:VASS: 4.45
voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) 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.
voestalpine AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:VASS vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, voestalpine 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.
voestalpine AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, voestalpine AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where voestalpine AG'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 voestalpine AG is calculated as
voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.45 as of Jul. 17, 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 7.69. Over the past decade, voestalpine AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.31 to 20.45. According to the industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #131 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is voestalpine AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
voestalpine AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.45 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 7.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 20.45. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. voestalpine AG's value of 4.45 is 33.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #131 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, voestalpine AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does voestalpine AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #131 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts voestalpine AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. voestalpine AG's value of 4.45 is 33.4% above this benchmark. Historically, voestalpine AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.31 to 20.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.69 vs. the industry median of 3.34, voestalpine 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 a Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.34, based on 318 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. voestalpine AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.45 is 33.4% 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. voestalpine AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.45, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 7.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is voestalpine AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.61, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 95.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.45, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 7.69 and 33.4% above the Steel industry median of 3.34. voestalpine AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.45 as of Jul. 17, 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 voestalpine AG (FRA:VASS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 95.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.61.
GuruFocus considers voestalpine AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VASS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.45 (42% below median its 10-year median of 7.69)
GF Value™: €4.61 vs. price of €9.00 (95.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.4% above the Steel median (#131 of 318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VASS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
voestalpine AG is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and development of steel products. Its divisions are: Steel Division, which generates maximum revenue and is involved in the production of steel products and the casting of large turbines. High-Performance Metals Division provides metals for the automotive, consumer goods, power generation, energy, and aviation sectors. The Metal Engineering Division produces rails, turnout systems, track-based monitoring systems, specially treated wire, and others. Metal Forming Division provides customized special and precision sections, as well as solutions for systems in the construction, cab construction for commercial vehicles, and aviation sectors, and Holding & Group Services. It generates its maximum revenue from the European Union.
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