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BKW AGXSWX:BKW +0.91%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.88 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 3.74. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BKW with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF149.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, BKW AG ranks better than 61.18% on this metric.
BKW AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for BKW AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BKW'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.69 Med: 3.74 Max: 6.22
Current: 4.88
During the past 13 years, BKW AG's highest Yield on Cost was 6.22. The lowest was 2.69. And the median was 3.74.
XSWX:BKW's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 61.18% of 237
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.68
vs XSWX:BKW: 4.88
BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) 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.
BKW AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BKW AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, BKW 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.
BKW AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, BKW AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BKW AG'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 BKW AG is calculated as
BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.88 as of Jul. 14, 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 BKW AG and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 3.74. Over the past decade, BKW AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.69 to 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, BKW AG ranks #92 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is BKW AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
BKW AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.88 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 6.22. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. BKW AG's value of 4.88 is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BKW AG ranks #92 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BKW AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BKW AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, BKW AG ranks #92 out of 237 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts BKW AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. BKW AG's value of 4.88 is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BKW AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.69 to 6.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.74 vs. the industry median of 3.68, BKW 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.68, based on 237 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. BKW AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.88 is 32.6% 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 BKW AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BKW AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.88, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BKW AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF149.01, compared to a current price of CHF133.70 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.88, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 3.74 and 32.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.68. BKW AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 BKW AG (XSWX:BKW), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.88 as of Jul. 14, 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 BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BKW AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF133.70 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF149.01.
GuruFocus considers BKW AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BKW:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.88 (30% above median its 10-year median of 3.74)
GF Value™: CHF149.01 vs. price of CHF133.70 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#92 of 237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BKW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BKW AG is an international energy and infrastructure company, offering integrated solutions in the fields of energy, buildings, and infrastructure. It operates in three reportable business segments: Energy Solutions, Power Grid, and Infrastructure and Buildings. Maximum revenue is generated from the Energy Solutions segment, which builds, operates, and maintains BKW's portfolio of power plants in Switzerland and abroad. It also includes the sale of energy in Switzerland, trading in electricity, certificates, and raw materials, as well as wind, solar, and smart energy services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its business in Switzerland, followed by Germany, Italy, France, and other countries.
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