Sonova Holding AGXSWX:SOON 92 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SOON with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF250.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sonova Holding AG ranks worse than 50.91% on this metric.
Sonova Holding AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonova Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SOON'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.45 Max: 2.57
Current: 2.31
During the past 13 years, Sonova Holding AG's highest Yield on Cost was 2.57. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.45.
XSWX:SOON's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 50.91% of 328
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.355
vs XSWX:SOON: 2.31
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) 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.
Sonova Holding AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:SOON vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sonova 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.
Sonova Holding AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sonova Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonova Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Sonova 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.
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.31 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Sonova Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.83 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #167 out of 328 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Sonova Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.31 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 2.57. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36. Sonova Holding AG's value of 2.31 is 1.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #167 out of 328 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #167 out of 328 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sonova Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36. Sonova Holding AG's value of 2.31 is 1.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sonova Holding AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.83 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 2.36, Sonova Holding 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.36, based on 328 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. Sonova Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.31 is 1.9% 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonova Holding AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF250.09, compared to a current price of CHF207.40 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 1.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.36. Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF207.40 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF250.09.
GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SOON:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.31 (59% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
GF Value™: CHF250.09 vs. price of CHF207.40 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#167 of 328)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SOON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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