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KWSAT SE KGaAHAM:KWS -0.14%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.51 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates HAM:KWS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 148 Agriculture companies, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks worse than 60.14% on this metric.
KWSAT SE KGaA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:KWS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 1.69 Max: 2.91
Current: 2.51
During the past 13 years, KWSAT SE KGaA's highest Yield on Cost was 2.91. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 1.69.
HAM:KWS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 60.14% of 148
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.555
vs HAM:KWS: 2.51
KWSAT SE KGaA (HAM:KWS) 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.
KWSAT SE KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HAM:KWS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA'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.
KWSAT SE KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA'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 KWSAT SE KGaA is calculated as
KWSAT SE KGaA (HAM:KWS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.51 as of Jul. 16, 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 KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.20 to 2.91. According to the industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #89 out of 148 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.51 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 2.91. The Agriculture industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.56. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 2.51 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #89 out of 148 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, KWSAT SE KGaA ranks #89 out of 148 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places KWSAT SE KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.56. KWSAT SE KGaA's value of 2.51 is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, KWSAT SE KGaA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.20 to 2.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 3.56, KWSAT SE KGaA has consistently been below 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 Agriculture company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Agriculture companies is 3.56, based on 148 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. KWSAT SE KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.51 is 29.4% below 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 KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWSAT SE KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.51, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWSAT SE KGaA (HAM:KWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.19, compared to a current price of €73.90 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.51, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 29.4% below the Agriculture industry median of 3.56. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 KWSAT SE KGaA (HAM:KWS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.51 as of Jul. 16, 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 KWSAT SE KGaA (HAM:KWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWSAT SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €73.90 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €59.19.
GuruFocus considers KWSAT SE KGaA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:KWS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.51 (49% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: €59.19 vs. price of €73.90 (24.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% below the Agriculture median (#89 of 148)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:KWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA breeds and distributes agriculture seeds internationally. The segments of the company focus on sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, and corporates. The company works on breeding new varieties and seed multiplication to produce the results for farmers. Plants and seeds are monitored at different stages of the lifecycle to ensure high quality. Products, processes, and consulting are marketed to farmers as certain expertise is needed in different regions of the world. The company generates key revenue from Sugarbeet and Corn.
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