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Fresenius SE KGaA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fresenius SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Fresenius SE KGaA's highest Yield on Cost was 4.59. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 2.11.
MEX:FREN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.93 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN) 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:FREN vs HCA, THC, DVA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Fresenius SE KGaA 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. Over the past decade, Fresenius SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.69 to 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #154 out of 279 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 4.59. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #154 out of 279 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #154 out of 279 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Fresenius SE KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93. Historically, Fresenius SE KGaA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.69 to 4.59 over the past decade. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.93, based on 279 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. 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius SE KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN694.96, compared to a current price of MXN791.93 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN791.93 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN694.96.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FREN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN694.96 vs. price of MXN791.93 (14% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FREN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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