Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.20 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 75% Above Median


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What is Bechtle AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Bechtle AG XSWX:BC8 77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BC8 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF38.17. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Software companies, Bechtle AG ranks better than 60.68% on this metric.

Bechtle AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.20.


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

XSWX:BC8' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 2.4   Max: 5.01
Current: 4.2


During the past 13 years, Bechtle AG's highest Yield on Cost was 5.01. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.40.


XSWX:BC8's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
60.68% of 1030 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.09 vs XSWX:BC8: 4.20

Bechtle AG  (XSWX:BC8) 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.


Bechtle AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


XSWX:BC8 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Bechtle 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.


Bechtle AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bechtle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bechtle 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Bechtle AG is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % →
What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.20 mean?
Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.20 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bechtle AG and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 2.40. Over the past decade, Bechtle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.16 to 5.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #405 out of 1030 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Bechtle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Bechtle AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.20 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 2.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 5.01. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.09. Bechtle AG's value of 4.20 is 35.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #405 out of 1030 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bechtle AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bechtle AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #405 out of 1030 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Bechtle AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.09. Bechtle AG's value of 4.20 is 35.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bechtle AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.16 to 5.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Bechtle AG 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 Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.09, based on 1,030 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. Bechtle AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.20 is 35.9% 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 Bechtle AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bechtle AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bechtle AG stock overvalued right now?
Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.20. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF38.17, compared to a current price of CHF28.46 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 35.9% above the Software industry median of 3.09. Bechtle AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bechtle AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF28.46 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF38.17.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BC8:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.20 (75% above median its 10-year median of 2.40)
  • GF Value™: CHF38.17 vs. price of CHF28.46 (25.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.9% above the Software median (#405 of 1030)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BC8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bechtle AG Business Description

Address Bechtle Platz 1, Neckarsulm, BW, DEU, 74172
Bechtle AG is an information technology provider with operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European countries. The company's customers are mainly in the industrial, trade, financial, and public sectors. The company operates through four reportable segments; Germany, France, Benelux, and Other Europe. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Germany segment. The company offers its customers IT hardware, software, solutions and services in 14 European countries, with Germany being the main market.
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