Forbo Holding AGXSWX:FORN +0.27%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF879.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Construction companies, Forbo Holding AG ranks better than 55.31% on this metric.
Forbo Holding AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forbo Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FORN'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 1.64 Max: 4.16
Current: 3.84
During the past 13 years, Forbo Holding AG's highest Yield on Cost was 4.16. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 1.64.
XSWX:FORN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 55.31% of 1016
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.335
vs XSWX:FORN: 3.84
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) 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.
Forbo Holding AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo 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.
Forbo Holding AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forbo Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Forbo 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.
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.84 as of Jun. 30, 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.19 to 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #454 out of 1016 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.84 is 134% above median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 4.16. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. Forbo Holding AG's value of 3.84 is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #454 out of 1016 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forbo Holding 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 Forbo Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #454 out of 1016 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Forbo Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. Forbo Holding AG's value of 3.84 is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.19 to 4.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Forbo Holding 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.34, based on 1,016 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. Forbo Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.84 is 15.1% 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forbo Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF879.59, compared to a current price of CHF744.00 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 15.1% above the Construction industry median of 3.34. Forbo Holding 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.84 as of Jun. 30, 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF744.00 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF879.59.
GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.84 (134% above median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: CHF879.59 vs. price of CHF744.00 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% above the Construction median (#454 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FORN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
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