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Vishay Precision Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vishay Precision Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
VPG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.085 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) 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.
Vishay Precision Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
VPG vs ITRN, MLAB, AERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Vishay Precision Group'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.
Vishay Precision Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Vishay Precision Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vishay Precision Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Vishay Precision Group 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.
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 22, 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 Vishay Precision Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #999999 out of 1380 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Vishay Precision Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vishay Precision Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #999999 out of 1380 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vishay Precision Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishay Precision Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ITRN and MLAB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Vishay Precision Group ranks #999999 out of 1380 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vishay Precision Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09. 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.09, based on 1,380 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. 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 Vishay Precision Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vishay Precision Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishay Precision Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Precision Group (VPG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.61, compared to a current price of $66.61 — trading 110.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Vishay Precision Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Vishay Precision Group (VPG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 22, 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 Vishay Precision Group (VPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishay Precision Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $66.61 is trading 110.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.61.
GuruFocus considers Vishay Precision Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VPG:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $31.61 vs. price of $66.61 (110.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vishay Precision Group Inc manufactures and markets sensors and sensor-based measurement systems, as well as specialty resistors and strain gages based on proprietary technology. The company provides precision products and solutions, many of which are designed-in by customers, specializing in the growing markets of stress, force, weight, pressure, and current measurements. The company reports in three product segments: Sensors segment, Weighing Solutions segment, and Measurement Systems segment. It has a business presence in the United States and other countries. It generates the maximum of its revenue from the United States.
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