DowXSWX:DOW -0.34%60 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.91 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 4.24. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DOW with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF32.92. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,065 Chemicals companies, Dow ranks better than 72.3% on this metric.
Dow's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dow's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DOW'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11 Med: 4.24 Max: 10.76
Current: 1.91
During the past 10 years, Dow's highest Yield on Cost was 10.76. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 4.24.
XSWX:DOW's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 72.3% of 1065
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.74
vs XSWX:DOW: 1.91
Dow (XSWX:DOW) 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.
Dow 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:DOW vs CE, OLN, HUN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Dow'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.
Dow 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dow's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dow'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.
Dow (XSWX:DOW) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.91 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 Dow and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 4.24. Over the past decade, Dow's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.11 to 10.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Dow ranks #295 out of 1065 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Dow's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Dow's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.91 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 4.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 10.76. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.74. Dow's value of 1.91 is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dow ranks #295 out of 1065 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dow has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dow's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CE and OLN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dow ranks #295 out of 1065 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Dow in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.74. Dow's value of 1.91 is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Dow's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.11 to 10.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.24 vs. the industry median of 1.74, Dow 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.74, based on 1,065 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. Dow's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.91 is 9.8% 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 Dow and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dow's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.91, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 4.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dow stock overvalued right now?
Dow (XSWX:DOW) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.91. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF32.92, compared to a current price of CHF23.66 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.91, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 4.24 and 9.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.74. Dow's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Dow (XSWX:DOW), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.91 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 Dow (XSWX:DOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dow stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF23.66 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF32.92.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DOW:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.91 (55% below median its 10-year median of 4.24)
GF Value™: CHF32.92 vs. price of CHF23.66 (28.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the Chemicals median (#295 of 1065)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in consumer and industrial end markets.
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