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SBO AGSBOEY 83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.50 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates SBOEY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.77. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Oil & Gas companies, SBO AG ranks worse than 74.21% on this metric.
SBO AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for SBO AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SBOEY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 3.3 Max: 7.12
Current: 2.5
During the past 13 years, SBO AG's highest Yield on Cost was 7.12. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 3.30.
SBOEY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 74.21% of 504
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.135
vs SBOEY: 2.50
SBO AG (OTCPK:SBOEY) 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.
SBO AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SBOEY vs SLB, BKR, HAL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, SBO 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.
SBO AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SBO AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBO 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 SBO AG is calculated as
SBO AG (SBOEY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.50 as of Jul. 15, 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 SBO AG and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #374 out of 504 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is SBO AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
SBO AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.50 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.30. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.14. SBO AG's value of 2.50 is 51.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #374 out of 504 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SBO AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBO AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SBO AG ranks #374 out of 504 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places SBO AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.14. SBO AG's value of 2.50 is 51.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 5.14, SBO AG 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.14, based on 504 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. SBO AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.50 is 51.3% 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 SBO AG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBO AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.50, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBO AG stock overvalued right now?
SBO AG (SBOEY) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.77, compared to a current price of $3.50 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.50, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 51.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.14. SBO AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 SBO AG (SBOEY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.50 as of Jul. 15, 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 SBO AG (SBOEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.50 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.77.
Key valuation signals for SBOEY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.50 (24% below median its 10-year median of 3.30)
GF Value™: $2.77 vs. price of $3.50 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#374 of 504)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBOEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SBO AG is a leader in the manufacture of high-alloy, non-magnetic steel and high-precision components and equipment for the energy sector and beyond. It delivers cutting-edge, high-performance solutions backed by a inventive product portfolio, protected through intellectual property. The company stays close to customers, providing fast and high-quality services.
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