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AirBoss of AmericaTSX:BOS -1.18%65 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.94 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates TSX:BOS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of C$4.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Chemicals companies, AirBoss of America ranks worse than 65.89% on this metric.
AirBoss of America's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for AirBoss of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:BOS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 1.22 Max: 4.84
Current: 0.94
During the past 13 years, AirBoss of America's highest Yield on Cost was 4.84. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.22.
TSX:BOS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 65.89% of 1067
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs TSX:BOS: 0.94
AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) 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.
AirBoss of America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSX:BOS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, AirBoss of America'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.
AirBoss of America 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AirBoss of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AirBoss of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
AirBoss of America 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.
AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.94 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 AirBoss of America and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, AirBoss of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.29 to 4.84. According to the industry distribution chart, AirBoss of America ranks #703 out of 1067 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is AirBoss of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
AirBoss of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.94 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 4.84. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.78. AirBoss of America's value of 0.94 is 47.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AirBoss of America ranks #703 out of 1067 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AirBoss of America has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AirBoss of America's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AirBoss of America ranks #703 out of 1067 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places AirBoss of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.78. AirBoss of America's value of 0.94 is 47.2% below this benchmark. Historically, AirBoss of America's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.29 to 4.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.78, AirBoss of America 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,067 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. AirBoss of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.94 is 47.2% 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 AirBoss of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AirBoss of America's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.94, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AirBoss of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.79, compared to a current price of C$6.72 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.94, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 47.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. AirBoss of America's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.94 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 AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirBoss of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$6.72 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.79.
GuruFocus considers AirBoss of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:BOS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.94 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: C$4.79 vs. price of C$6.72 (40.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.2% below the Chemicals median (#703 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AirBoss of America Corp is a Canada-based manufacturer of rubber-based products for the resource, military, automotive, and industrial markets. It operates in two main segments: The AirBoss Rubber Solutions includes the manufacturing and distribution of rubber compounds and distribution of rubber compounding-related chemicals; The AirBoss Manufactured Products include the manufacture and distribution of anti-noise, vibration, and harshness dampening parts and personal protection and safety products, for CBRN-E threats. The company operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in the United States and Canada, selling in North American markets. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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