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Pilkington Deutschland AGHAM:FDD 62 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.91 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates HAM:FDD with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €211.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Building Materials companies, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks better than 76.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pilkington Deutschland AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:FDD'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.43 Med: 4.87 Max: 8.32
Current: 7.91
During the past 13 years, Pilkington Deutschland AG's highest Yield on Cost was 8.32. The lowest was 4.43. And the median was 4.87.
HAM:FDD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 76.56% of 256
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.485
vs HAM:FDD: 7.91
Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) 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.
Pilkington Deutschland AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HAM:FDD vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Pilkington Deutschland 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.
Pilkington Deutschland AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Pilkington Deutschland AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilkington Deutschland AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Pilkington Deutschland 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.
Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.91 as of Jul. 27, 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 4.87. Over the past decade, Pilkington Deutschland AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.43 to 8.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks #60 out of 256 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Pilkington Deutschland AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Pilkington Deutschland AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.91 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.43 to a high of 8.32. The Building Materials industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49. Pilkington Deutschland AG's value of 7.91 is 127% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks #60 out of 256 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pilkington Deutschland AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilkington Deutschland AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks #60 out of 256 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Pilkington Deutschland AG in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49. Pilkington Deutschland AG's value of 7.91 is 127% above this benchmark. Historically, Pilkington Deutschland AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.43 to 8.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 3.49, Pilkington Deutschland 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 Building Materials company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Building Materials companies is 3.49, based on 256 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. Pilkington Deutschland AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.91 is 127% 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilkington Deutschland AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.91, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilkington Deutschland AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €211.78, compared to a current price of €244.00 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.91, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 127% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.49. Pilkington Deutschland AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.91 as of Jul. 27, 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilkington Deutschland AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €244.00 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €211.78.
GuruFocus considers Pilkington Deutschland AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:FDD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.91 (62% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
GF Value™: €211.78 vs. price of €244.00 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127% above the Building Materials median (#60 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:FDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pilkington Deutschland AG manufactures and markets flat and safety glass for the building and automotive markets. It manufactures glass and glass products for Architectural application such as new construction, renovation, and solar applications, Automotive application namely equipment and automotive glass parts and Technical Glass which covers a wide range of refined glasses for displays, optoelectronics and fiberglass products.
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