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Wacker Chemie AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wacker Chemie AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Wacker Chemie AG's highest Yield on Cost was 50.43. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 10.30.
WKCMF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 1.84 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Wacker Chemie AG (OTCPK:WKCMF) 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.
Wacker Chemie AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WKCMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wacker Chemie 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.
Wacker Chemie AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wacker Chemie AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Wacker Chemie 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.
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Wacker Chemie AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.11 to 50.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #999999 out of 1062 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 50.43. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #999999 out of 1062 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #999999 out of 1062 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Wacker Chemie AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.84. Historically, Wacker Chemie AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.11 to 50.43 over the past decade. 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 1.84, based on 1,062 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Chemie AG'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 Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.55, compared to a current price of $106.52 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $106.52 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.55.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKCMF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $86.55 vs. price of $106.52 (23.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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