Palfinger AGPLFRF 87 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.71 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks better than 74.26% on this metric.
Palfinger AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 6.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palfinger AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
PLFRF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24 Med: 5.06 Max: 13.85
Current: 6.71
During the past 13 years, Palfinger AG's highest Yield on Cost was 13.85. The lowest was 2.24. And the median was 5.06.
PLFRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 74.26% of 136
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 2.79
vs PLFRF: 6.71
Palfinger AG (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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.
Palfinger AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
PLFRF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger 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.
Palfinger AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger AG'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 Palfinger AG is calculated as
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.71 as of Jul. 05, 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 5.06. Over the past decade, Palfinger AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.24 to 13.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #35 out of 136 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Palfinger AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Palfinger AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.71 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 5.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 13.85. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.79. Palfinger AG's value of 6.71 is 140.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #35 out of 136 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #35 out of 136 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Palfinger AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.79. Palfinger AG's value of 6.71 is 140.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Palfinger AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.24 to 13.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 2.79, Palfinger 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 2.79, based on 136 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. Palfinger AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.71 is 140.5% 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.71, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.84, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.71, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 140.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 2.79. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.71 as of Jul. 05, 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.84.
GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLFRF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.71 (33% above median its 10-year median of 5.06)
GF Value™: $29.84 vs. price of $40.25 (34.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#35 of 136)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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