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Explosifs et Produits ChimiquesXPAR:EXPL -1.09%88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.55 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates XPAR:EXPL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €176.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Chemicals companies, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks worse than 77.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:EXPL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 1.04 Max: 1.94
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's highest Yield on Cost was 1.94. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 1.04.
XPAR:EXPL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 77.2% of 1070
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.765
vs XPAR:EXPL: 0.55
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XPAR:EXPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.55 as of Jul. 14, 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.42 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #826 out of 1070 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.55 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.94. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.77. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 0.55 is 68.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #826 out of 1070 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #826 out of 1070 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.77. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 0.55 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.42 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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 1.77, based on 1,070 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.55 is 68.8% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.55, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €176.39, compared to a current price of €272.00 — trading 54.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.55, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 68.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.77. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.55 as of Jul. 14, 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €272.00 is trading 54.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €176.39.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.55 (47% below median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: €176.39 vs. price of €272.00 (54.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.8% below the Chemicals median (#826 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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