HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.31 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — 80% Below Median


XSWX:HLE HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA XSWX:HLE
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Price CHF65.70
GF Value CHF73.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HELLA GmbH KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

HELLA GmbH KGaA XSWX:HLE 76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.31 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 93.68% on this metric.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.


The historical rank and industry rank for HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:HLE' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31   Med: 1.55   Max: 4.7
Current: 0.31


During the past 13 years, HELLA GmbH KGaA's highest Yield on Cost was 4.70. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.55.


XSWX:HLE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
93.68% of 870 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.09 vs XSWX:HLE: 0.31

HELLA GmbH KGaA  (XSWX:HLE) 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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


XSWX:HLE vs ORLY, AZO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH 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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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HELLA GmbH 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of HELLA GmbH KGaA is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.31 mean?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.31 as of Jul. 03, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 4.70. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #815 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.31 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 4.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.09. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.31 is 90% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #815 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #815 out of 870 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places HELLA GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.09. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 0.31 is 90% below this benchmark. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 4.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 3.09, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.09, based on 870 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.31 is 90% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.31, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.40, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.31, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 90% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.09. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.31 as of Jul. 03, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.40. GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.31 (80% below median its 10-year median of 1.55)
  • GF Value™: CHF73.40 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#815 of 870)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HELLA GmbH KGaA Business Description

Address Rixbecker Strasse 75, Lippstadt, NW, DEU, 59552
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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