VLKAF (Volkswagen AG) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.11 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 112% Above Median


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What is Volkswagen AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Volkswagen AG VLKAF +2.01% 76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.11 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 5.23. GuruFocus rates VLKAF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volkswagen AG ranks better than 85.63% on this metric.

Volkswagen AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.11.


The historical rank and industry rank for Volkswagen AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

VLKAF' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 5.23   Max: 18.15
Current: 11.11


During the past 13 years, Volkswagen AG's highest Yield on Cost was 18.15. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 5.23.


VLKAF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
85.63% of 870 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.025 vs VLKAF: 11.11

Volkswagen AG  (OTCPK:VLKAF) 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.


Volkswagen AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


VLKAF vs TSLA, GM, F: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volkswagen 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.


Volkswagen AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volkswagen AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Volkswagen AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Volkswagen AG 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Volkswagen AG is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.11 mean?
Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.11 as of Jul. 06, 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 5.23. Over the past decade, Volkswagen AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.18 to 18.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #125 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Volkswagen AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Volkswagen AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.11 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 5.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 18.15. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03. Volkswagen AG's value of 11.11 is 267.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #125 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volkswagen AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volkswagen AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #125 out of 870 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Volkswagen AG in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03. Volkswagen AG's value of 11.11 is 267.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Volkswagen AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.18 to 18.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.23 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Volkswagen 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.03, based on 870 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. Volkswagen AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.11 is 267.3% 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volkswagen AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.11, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 5.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volkswagen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.69, compared to a current price of $86.65 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.11, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 5.23 and 267.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.03. Volkswagen AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.11 as of Jul. 06, 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $86.65 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $116.69. GuruFocus considers Volkswagen AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VLKAF:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.11 (112% above median its 10-year median of 5.23)
  • GF Value™: $116.69 vs. price of $86.65 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 267.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#125 of 870)

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Volkswagen AG Business Description

Address Berliner Ring 2, Wolfsburg, NI, DEU, 38440
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9 million vehicles in 2025. Its four vehicle segments core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus) contribute 45%, 20%, 10%, and 13% to group revenue, respectively. It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, power engineering production, and financial services.
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