Deutsche Lufthansa AGXSWX:LHA +0.67%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.36 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 4.04. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LHA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Transportation companies, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks worse than 56.93% on this metric.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:LHA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 4.04 Max: 11.14
Current: 3.36
During the past 13 years, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's highest Yield on Cost was 11.14. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 4.04.
XSWX:LHA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 56.93% of 664
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.02
vs XSWX:LHA: 3.36
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) 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.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:LHA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Deutsche Lufthansa 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.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Deutsche Lufthansa 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.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.36 as of Jul. 07, 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 4.04. Over the past decade, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.61 to 11.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #378 out of 664 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.36 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 11.14. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 3.36 is 16.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #378 out of 664 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Lufthansa AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #378 out of 664 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Deutsche Lufthansa AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 3.36 is 16.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.61 to 11.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.04 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Deutsche Lufthansa 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 Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.02, based on 664 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. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.36 is 16.4% 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.36, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 4.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.47, compared to a current price of CHF9.04 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.36, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.04 and 16.4% below the Transportation industry median of 4.02. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.36 as of Jul. 07, 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF9.04 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.47.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Lufthansa AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LHA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.36 (17% below median its 10-year median of 4.04)
GF Value™: CHF7.47 vs. price of CHF9.04 (21% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% below the Transportation median (#378 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LHA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lufthansa AG is a European airline group operating through three primary segments: passenger airlines, logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), and MRO (Lufthansa Technik). The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the equity interest in SunExpress. As of 2025, Lufthansa also holds a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with strategic integration underway.
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