Dentsply SironaXRAY +3.03%51 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.54 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 327% above its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates XRAY with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Dentsply Sirona ranks better than 84.1% on this metric.
Dentsply Sirona's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dentsply Sirona's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XRAY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.53 Max: 10.25
Current: 6.54
During the past 13 years, Dentsply Sirona's highest Yield on Cost was 10.25. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.53.
XRAY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 84.1% of 327
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.34
vs XRAY: 6.54
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.
Dentsply Sirona 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XRAY vs LMAT, PLSE, KMTS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Dentsply Sirona'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.
Dentsply Sirona 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Dentsply Sirona's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dentsply Sirona's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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 Dentsply Sirona is calculated as
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.54 as of Jul. 11, 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 Dentsply Sirona and its competitors. This is 327% above median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, Dentsply Sirona's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.79 to 10.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsply Sirona ranks #52 out of 327 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Dentsply Sirona's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Dentsply Sirona's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.54 is 327% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 10.25. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.34. Dentsply Sirona's value of 6.54 is 179.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsply Sirona ranks #52 out of 327 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dentsply Sirona has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsply Sirona's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LMAT and PLSE?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Dentsply Sirona ranks #52 out of 327 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Dentsply Sirona in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.34. Dentsply Sirona's value of 6.54 is 179.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dentsply Sirona's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.79 to 10.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Dentsply Sirona 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.34, based on 327 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. Dentsply Sirona's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.54 is 179.5% 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 Dentsply Sirona and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dentsply Sirona's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.54, which is 327% above median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsply Sirona stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.03, compared to a current price of $12.26 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.54, which is 327% above median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 179.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.34. Dentsply Sirona's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Dentsply Sirona (XRAY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.54 as of Jul. 11, 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 Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsply Sirona stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.26 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.03.
GuruFocus considers Dentsply Sirona to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XRAY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.54 (327% above median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: $19.03 vs. price of $12.26 (35.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 179.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#52 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XRAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dentsply Sirona is one of the world's largest manufacturers of dental equipment and supplies. It is a result of a merger of equals in 2016 between Dentsply International (dental consumables and lab products) and Sirona Dental Systems (technologically advanced dental equipment). The firm's wide portfolio consists of dental consumables, lab products, CAD/CAM and imaging technology, medical devices, and specialty products in orthodontics, endodontics, and implantation. It distributes two-thirds of its dental consumables, technology, and equipment through third-party distributors. The remaining portfolio is sold to labs and offices through the firm's salesforce or directly to consumers (such as the Byte clear aligner).
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