Ion Beam ApplicationsIOBCF +0.51%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.25 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates IOBCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 329 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ion Beam Applications ranks better than 59.88% on this metric.
Ion Beam Applications's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ion Beam Applications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
IOBCF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 3.13 Max: 12.76
Current: 3.25
During the past 13 years, Ion Beam Applications's highest Yield on Cost was 12.76. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 3.13.
IOBCF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 59.88% of 329
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs IOBCF: 3.25
Ion Beam Applications (OTCPK:IOBCF) 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.
Ion Beam Applications 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
IOBCF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Ion Beam Applications 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.
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.25 as of Jun. 30, 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 Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.13. Over the past decade, Ion Beam Applications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.82 to 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #132 out of 329 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Ion Beam Applications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.25 is near median its 10-year median of 3.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 12.76. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.39. Ion Beam Applications' value of 3.25 is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #132 out of 329 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #132 out of 329 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Ion Beam Applications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.39. Ion Beam Applications' value of 3.25 is 36% above this benchmark. Historically, Ion Beam Applications' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.82 to 12.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 2.39, Ion Beam Applications 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.39, based on 329 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. Ion Beam Applications's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.25 is 36% 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 Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Beam Applications's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.98, compared to a current price of $19.00 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 36% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.39. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.25 as of Jun. 30, 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.00 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.98.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.25 (near median its 10-year median of 3.13)
GF Value™: $17.98 vs. price of $19.00 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#132 of 329)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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