Bossard Holding AGXSWX:BOSN +2.01%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 3.59. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 103 Industrial Distribution companies, Bossard Holding AG ranks worse than 62.14% on this metric.
Bossard Holding AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bossard Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSN'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 3.59 Max: 7.07
Current: 3.07
During the past 13 years, Bossard Holding AG's highest Yield on Cost was 7.07. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 3.59.
XSWX:BOSN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 62.14% of 103
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.68
vs XSWX:BOSN: 3.07
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) 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.
Bossard Holding AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard Holding 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.
Bossard Holding AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Bossard Holding 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.
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.07 as of Jul. 04, 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 3.59. Over the past decade, Bossard Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.89 to 7.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #64 out of 103 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.07 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 7.07. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. Bossard Holding AG's value of 3.07 is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #64 out of 103 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #64 out of 103 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Bossard Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. Bossard Holding AG's value of 3.07 is 16.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Bossard Holding AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.89 to 7.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.59 vs. the industry median of 3.68, Bossard Holding AG has consistently been below 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.68, based on 103 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. Bossard Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.07 is 16.6% below 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution 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. Bossard Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 3.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.70, compared to a current price of CHF203.00 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.59 and 16.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.68. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07 as of Jul. 04, 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF203.00 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.70.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.07 (14% below median its 10-year median of 3.59)
GF Value™: CHF188.70 vs. price of CHF203.00 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#64 of 103)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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