Evonik Industries AGXSWX:EVK 16 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.44 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 5.04. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EVK with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF14.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Chemicals companies, Evonik Industries AG ranks better than 85.58% on this metric.
Evonik Industries AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Evonik Industries AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EVK'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 5.04 Max: 9.18
Current: 6.44
During the past 13 years, Evonik Industries AG's highest Yield on Cost was 9.18. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 5.04.
XSWX:EVK's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 85.58% of 1068
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs XSWX:EVK: 6.44
Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) 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.
Evonik Industries AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:EVK vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Evonik Industries 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.
Evonik Industries AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Evonik Industries AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evonik Industries AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Evonik Industries 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.
Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.44 as of Jul. 09, 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 Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 5.04. Over the past decade, Evonik Industries AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.35 to 9.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #154 out of 1068 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Evonik Industries AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Evonik Industries AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.44 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 9.18. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Evonik Industries AG's value of 6.44 is 268% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #154 out of 1068 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Evonik Industries AG has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evonik Industries AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #154 out of 1068 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Evonik Industries AG in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Evonik Industries AG's value of 6.44 is 268% above this benchmark. Historically, Evonik Industries AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.35 to 9.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Evonik Industries 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.75, based on 1,068 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. Evonik Industries AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.44 is 268% 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 Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Evonik Industries AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.44, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evonik Industries AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF14.43, compared to a current price of CHF14.54 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.44, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 268% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.75. Evonik Industries AG's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 8 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 Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.44 as of Jul. 09, 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 Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF14.54 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF14.43.
GuruFocus considers Evonik Industries AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EVK:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.44 (28% above median its 10-year median of 5.04)
GF Value™: CHF14.43 vs. price of CHF14.54 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 268% above the Chemicals median (#154 of 1068)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EVK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evonik Industries AG is a chemicals company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals and solutions for a wide range of industries. Its products include high-performance polymers, hydrogen peroxide, silicas, additives for coatings and adhesives, and amino acids for animal nutrition. It operates through three segments: Advanced Technologies, which focuses on technology-driven businesses such as high-performance polymers, silicas, and hydrogen peroxide; Custom Solutions, which develops additives, catalysts, and ingredients for personal care and pharmaceutical applications; and Infrastructure, which provides site-related infrastructure services and includes the Oxeno C4 chemicals business. It generates sales across Europe, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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