Draegerwerk AG KGaAXSWX:DRW3 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 56.41 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 731% above its 10-year median of 6.79. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DRW3 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF54.56. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks better than 98.78% on this metric.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Draegerwerk AG KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DRW3'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39 Med: 6.79 Max: 93.94
Current: 56.41
During the past 13 years, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's highest Yield on Cost was 93.94. The lowest was 3.39. And the median was 6.79.
XSWX:DRW3's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 98.78% of 327
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.37
vs XSWX:DRW3: 56.41
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (XSWX:DRW3) 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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:DRW3 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Draegerwerk AG KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA 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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (XSWX:DRW3) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 56.41 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 731% above median its historical median of 6.79. Over the past decade, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.39 to 93.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #4 out of 327 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 56.41 is 731% above median its 10-year median of 6.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 93.94. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.37. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 56.41 is 2280.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #4 out of 327 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Draegerwerk AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Draegerwerk AG KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #4 out of 327 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Draegerwerk AG KGaA in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.37. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 56.41 is 2280.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.39 to 93.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.79 vs. the industry median of 2.37, Draegerwerk AG KGaA 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.37, based on 327 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. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 56.41 is 2280.2% 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 56.41, which is 731% above median its own 10-year median of 6.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (XSWX:DRW3) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 56.41. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF54.56, compared to a current price of CHF78.20 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 56.41, which is 731% above median its 10-year median of 6.79 and 2280.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.37. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA (XSWX:DRW3), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 56.41 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA (XSWX:DRW3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF78.20 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF54.56.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DRW3:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 56.41 (731% above median its 10-year median of 6.79)
GF Value™: CHF54.56 vs. price of CHF78.20 (43.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2280.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#4 of 327)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DRW3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA develops medical and safety equipment for clinical and industrial applications. The firm operates in two segments: medical and safety. The medical division contributes the majority of revenue, it develops and produces system solutions, equipment, and services for the acute point of care, it has five business units Therapy, Hospital Consumables & Accessories, Workplace Infrastructure, Monitoring, and Data Business. Its safety division develops and produces devices, system solutions, and services for personal protection, gas detection, and integrated hazard management. Its geographical segments are Europe; Germany; the Americas; Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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