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Geberit AGXSWX:GEBN -0.92%79 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.85 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GEBN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF554.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Construction companies, Geberit AG ranks worse than 56.65% on this metric.
Geberit AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Geberit AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GEBN'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69 Med: 2.58 Max: 3.44
Current: 2.85
During the past 13 years, Geberit AG's highest Yield on Cost was 3.44. The lowest was 1.69. And the median was 2.58.
XSWX:GEBN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 56.65% of 1015
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs XSWX:GEBN: 2.85
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) 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.
Geberit AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:GEBN vs TT, JCI, CARR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Geberit 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.
Geberit AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geberit AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geberit AG'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Geberit AG is calculated as
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.85 as of Jul. 15, 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Geberit AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.69 to 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #575 out of 1015 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Geberit AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Geberit AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.85 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 3.44. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Geberit AG's value of 2.85 is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #575 out of 1015 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Geberit AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geberit AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #575 out of 1015 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Geberit AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Geberit AG's value of 2.85 is 16.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Geberit AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.69 to 3.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Geberit 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 a Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.43, based on 1,015 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. Geberit AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.85 is 16.9% 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geberit AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.85, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geberit AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF554.91, compared to a current price of CHF514.40 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.85, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 16.9% below the Construction industry median of 3.43. Geberit AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.85 as of Jul. 15, 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF514.40 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF554.91.
GuruFocus considers Geberit AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GEBN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.85 (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.58)
GF Value™: CHF554.91 vs. price of CHF514.40 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% below the Construction median (#575 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GEBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.
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