Sika AGXSWX:SIKA -0.75%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIKA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF240.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Chemicals companies, Sika AG ranks better than 67.35% on this metric.
Sika AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sika AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SIKA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 1.9 Max: 4.47
Current: 3.34
During the past 13 years, Sika AG's highest Yield on Cost was 4.47. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.90.
XSWX:SIKA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 67.35% of 1069
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs XSWX:SIKA: 3.34
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) 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.
Sika AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:SIKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika 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.
Sika AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sika AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sika 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 Sika AG is calculated as
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.34 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 Sika AG and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Sika AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.96 to 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #349 out of 1069 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Sika AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sika AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.34 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 4.47. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Sika AG's value of 3.34 is 90.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #349 out of 1069 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #349 out of 1069 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Sika AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Sika AG's value of 3.34 is 90.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sika AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.96 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Sika 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 1,069 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. Sika AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.34 is 90.9% 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 Sika 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. Sika AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF240.83, compared to a current price of CHF170.95 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 90.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.75. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF170.95 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF240.83.
GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIKA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.34 (76% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: CHF240.83 vs. price of CHF170.95 (29% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.9% above the Chemicals median (#349 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
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