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Vir Biotechnology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vir Biotechnology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VIR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 1.64 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) 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.
Vir Biotechnology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:VIR vs AVBP, XNCR, SEPN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vir Biotechnology'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.
Vir Biotechnology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vir Biotechnology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vir Biotechnology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Vir Biotechnology 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.
Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 19, 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 Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #999999 out of 149 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Vir Biotechnology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vir Biotechnology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #999999 out of 149 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vir Biotechnology has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vir Biotechnology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AVBP and XNCR?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #999999 out of 149 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vir Biotechnology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.64. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Biotechnology companies is 1.64, based on 149 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 Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vir Biotechnology'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 Vir Biotechnology stock overvalued right now?
Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN764.28, compared to a current price of MXN170.00 — trading 77.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Vir Biotechnology's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 19, 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 Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vir Biotechnology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN170.00 is trading 77.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN764.28.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VIR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN764.28 vs. price of MXN170.00 (77.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vir Biotechnology Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. The company uses its capabilities in antibody discovery and engineering, coupled with its proprietary AI engine dAIsY system, and the PRO-XTEN masking platform, to quickly and effectively discover and optimize potential new medicines. Its clinical development pipeline consists of investigational therapies like Tobevibart + elebsiran targeting the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), preclinical antibody candidates targeting HIV, and VIR-5500, VIR-5818, VIR-5525, and 7 PRO-XTEN programs targeting multiple solid tumors. Currently, the company generates revenue mainly by issuing license rights and through grants.
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