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Traton SETRATF 83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.79 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 13.38. GuruFocus rates TRATF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Traton SE ranks worse than 729926.28% on this metric.
Traton SE's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Traton SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TRATF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.5 Med: 13.38 Max: 21.64
Current: 8.79
During the past 8 years, Traton SE's highest Yield on Cost was 21.64. The lowest was 3.50. And the median was 13.38.
Traton SE (OTCPK:TRATF) 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.
Traton SE 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TRATF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Traton SE'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.
Traton SE 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Traton SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Traton SE'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 Traton SE is calculated as
Traton SE (TRATF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.79 as of Jul. 16, 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 Traton SE and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 13.38. Over the past decade, Traton SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.50 to 21.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Traton SE ranks #999999 out of 137 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Traton SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Traton SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.79 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 13.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.50 to a high of 21.64. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76. Traton SE's value of 8.79 is 218.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Traton SE ranks #999999 out of 137 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Traton SE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Traton SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Traton SE ranks #999999 out of 137 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Traton SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76. Traton SE's value of 8.79 is 218.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Traton SE's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.50 to 21.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.38 vs. the industry median of 2.76, Traton SE 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 2.76, based on 137 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. Traton SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.79 is 218.5% 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 Traton SE and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Traton SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.79, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 13.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Traton SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Traton SE (TRATF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.79, compared to a current price of $40.06 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.79, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 13.38 and 218.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 2.76. Traton SE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Traton SE (TRATF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.79 as of Jul. 16, 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 Traton SE (TRATF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Traton SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.06 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.79.
GuruFocus considers Traton SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TRATF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.79 (34% below median its 10-year median of 13.38)
GF Value™: $31.79 vs. price of $40.06 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 218.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#999999 of 137)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TRATF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Traton SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP, one of the world's commercial vehicle manufacturers, with its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck and Bus. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world, this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
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