Adtran Networks SEXSWX:ADV 55 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADV with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF17.90. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,408 Hardware companies, Adtran Networks SE ranks better than 53.05% on this metric.
Adtran Networks SE's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adtran Networks SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ADV'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25 Med: 2.29 Max: 2.39
Current: 2.31
During the past 13 years, Adtran Networks SE's highest Yield on Cost was 2.39. The lowest was 2.25. And the median was 2.29.
XSWX:ADV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 53.05% of 1408
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs XSWX:ADV: 2.31
Adtran Networks SE (XSWX:ADV) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
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Adtran Networks SE 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:ADV vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Adtran Networks SE'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.
Adtran Networks SE 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Adtran Networks SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adtran Networks SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Adtran Networks SE 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.
Adtran Networks SE (XSWX:ADV) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.31 as of Jul. 13, 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 Adtran Networks SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Adtran Networks SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.25 to 2.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #661 out of 1408 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Adtran Networks SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Adtran Networks SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.31 is near median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 2.39. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.01. Adtran Networks SE's value of 2.31 is 14.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #661 out of 1408 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Adtran Networks SE has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adtran Networks SE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #661 out of 1408 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Adtran Networks SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.01. Adtran Networks SE's value of 2.31 is 14.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Adtran Networks SE's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.25 to 2.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Adtran Networks SE 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.01, based on 1,408 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. Adtran Networks SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.31 is 14.9% 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 Adtran Networks SE and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adtran Networks SE's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adtran Networks SE stock overvalued right now?
Adtran Networks SE (XSWX:ADV) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.31. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF17.90, compared to a current price of CHF20.70 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 14.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Adtran Networks SE's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Adtran Networks SE (XSWX:ADV), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31 as of Jul. 13, 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 Adtran Networks SE (XSWX:ADV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adtran Networks SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF20.70 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF17.90.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADV:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.31 (near median its 10-year median of 2.29)
GF Value™: CHF17.90 vs. price of CHF20.70 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% above the Hardware median (#661 of 1408)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adtran Networks SE develops, manufactures, and sells optical and Ethernet-based networking solutions to telecommunications carriers and enterprises to deliver data, storage, voice, and video services. Company segment includes: Network Solutions; and Services and Support,These systems are used by telecommunications service providers, private companies, universities, and government agencies. Some of its product categories are Open optical transport, Packet edge and aggregation, Disaggregated networking, Network virtualization, Network infrastructure assurance, and Automated network management. ADVA's geographical segments are United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Other international generating key revenue from United States.
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