APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.97 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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XSWX:APGN APG SGA SA XSWX:APGN
73 GF Score
Price CHF199.50
GF Value CHF210.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is APG SGA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

APG SGA XSWX:APGN -0.75% 73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.97 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates XSWX:APGN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF210.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Media - Diversified companies, APG SGA ranks better than 68.86% on this metric.

APG SGA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.97.


The historical rank and industry rank for APG SGA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:APGN' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31   Med: 4.93   Max: 6.9
Current: 5.97


During the past 13 years, APG SGA's highest Yield on Cost was 6.90. The lowest was 2.31. And the median was 4.93.


XSWX:APGN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
68.86% of 395 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.48 vs XSWX:APGN: 5.97

APG SGA  (XSWX:APGN) 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.


APG SGA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


XSWX:APGN vs APP, OMC, TTD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, APG SGA'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.


APG SGA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, APG SGA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where APG SGA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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APG SGA 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of APG SGA is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.97 mean?
APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.97 as of Aug. 01, 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 APG SGA and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 4.93. Over the past decade, APG SGA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.31 to 6.90. According to the industry distribution chart, APG SGA ranks #123 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is APG SGA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
APG SGA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.97 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 6.90. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48. APG SGA's value of 5.97 is 71.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APG SGA ranks #123 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, APG SGA has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APG SGA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, APG SGA ranks #123 out of 395 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts APG SGA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48. APG SGA's value of 5.97 is 71.6% above this benchmark. Historically, APG SGA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.31 to 6.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 3.48, APG SGA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.48, based on 395 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. APG SGA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.97 is 71.6% 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 APG SGA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APG SGA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.97, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APG SGA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF210.14, compared to a current price of CHF199.50 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.97, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 71.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.48. APG SGA's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 APG SGA (XSWX:APGN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.97 as of Aug. 01, 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 APG SGA (XSWX:APGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APG SGA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF199.50 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF210.14. GuruFocus considers APG SGA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:APGN:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.97 (21% above median its 10-year median of 4.93)
  • GF Value™: CHF210.14 vs. price of CHF199.50 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#123 of 395)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:APGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


APG SGA Business Description

Other Exchanges APGNz:UK0QN0:UK
Address Carrefour de Rive 1, Geneva, CHE, CH-1207
APG SGA SA is a Swiss out-of-home advertising media company. As a media company, it transports advertising messages into public and private areas with posters, screens, and related media as promotions and mobile advertising. This media performance is generated in streets, city centers, pedestrian zones, railway stations, shopping centers, airports, tourist resorts, and on the outside and inside of public transport vehicles. The company operates in Switzerland and Serbia. It derives revenue from Advertising and maximum from Switzerland.
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