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Banque Cantonale de GeneveXSWX:BCGE +0.30%54 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 3.85. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BCGE with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,258 Banks companies, Banque Cantonale de Geneve ranks better than 53.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Banque Cantonale de Geneve's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BCGE'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 3.85 Max: 5.36
Current: 4.08
During the past 13 years, Banque Cantonale de Geneve's highest Yield on Cost was 5.36. The lowest was 2.20. And the median was 3.85.
XSWX:BCGE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 53.5% of 1258
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs XSWX:BCGE: 4.08
Banque Cantonale de Geneve (XSWX:BCGE) 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.
Banque Cantonale de Geneve 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
Banque Cantonale de Geneve 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banque Cantonale de Geneve'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.
Banque Cantonale de Geneve 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Banque Cantonale de Geneve's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Banque Cantonale de Geneve's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Banque Cantonale de Geneve 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.
Banque Cantonale de Geneve (XSWX:BCGE) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.08 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 Banque Cantonale de Geneve and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.85. Over the past decade, Banque Cantonale de Geneve's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 5.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Banque Cantonale de Geneve ranks #585 out of 1258 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Banque Cantonale de Geneve's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Banque Cantonale de Geneve's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.08 is near median its 10-year median of 3.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 5.36. The Banks industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89. Banque Cantonale de Geneve's value of 4.08 is 4.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banque Cantonale de Geneve ranks #585 out of 1258 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Banque Cantonale de Geneve has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banque Cantonale de Geneve's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banque Cantonale de Geneve ranks #585 out of 1258 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Banque Cantonale de Geneve in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89. Banque Cantonale de Geneve's value of 4.08 is 4.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Banque Cantonale de Geneve's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 5.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Banque Cantonale de Geneve 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 Banks company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Banks companies is 3.89, based on 1,258 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. Banque Cantonale de Geneve's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.08 is 4.9% 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 Banque Cantonale de Geneve and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banque Cantonale de Geneve's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banque Cantonale de Geneve stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banque Cantonale de Geneve (XSWX:BCGE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.84, compared to a current price of CHF33.30 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 4.9% above the Banks industry median of 3.89. Banque Cantonale de Geneve's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Banque Cantonale de Geneve (XSWX:BCGE), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08 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 Banque Cantonale de Geneve (XSWX:BCGE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banque Cantonale de Geneve stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF33.30 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.84.
GuruFocus considers Banque Cantonale de Geneve to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BCGE:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.08 (near median its 10-year median of 3.85)
GF Value™: CHF24.84 vs. price of CHF33.30 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.9% above the Banks median (#585 of 1258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BCGE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE) is a Switzerland-based bank which provides the services of a regional full-service bank and has the particular role of contributing to the economic development of the canton and of the region. Its activities include providing mortgage lending and commercial and personal loans as well as loans for international trade. The group is also active in online banking as well as asset management and manages public offerings and placements in the financial markets.
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