SMT Scharf AGFRA:S188 -0.80%78 Dividend Yield % is 3.39% as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:S188 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Transportation companies, SMT Scharf AG ranks better than 52.7% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SMT Scharf AG is 3.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SMT Scharf AG's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:S188'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31 Med: 3.04 Max: 3.75
Current: 3.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of SMT Scharf AG was 3.75%. The lowest was 2.31%. And the median was 3.04%.
FRA:S188's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 52.7% of 666
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs FRA:S188: 3.39
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SMT Scharf AG was 123.90% per year. The lowest was -33.50% per year. And the median was 9.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
SMT Scharf AG (FRA:S188) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for SMT Scharf AG's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:S188 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, SMT Scharf AG's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
SMT Scharf AG Dividend Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SMT Scharf AG's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMT Scharf AG's Dividend Yield % falls into.
SMT Scharf AG (FRA:S188) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.39% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on SMT Scharf AG and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 3.04. Over the past decade, SMT Scharf AG's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.31 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, SMT Scharf AG ranks #315 out of 666 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is SMT Scharf AG's Dividend Yield % too high?
SMT Scharf AG's current Dividend Yield % of 3.39% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 3.75. The Transportation industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.07. SMT Scharf AG's value of 3.39% is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMT Scharf AG ranks #315 out of 666 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SMT Scharf AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMT Scharf AG's Dividend Yield % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SMT Scharf AG ranks #315 out of 666 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts SMT Scharf AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.07. SMT Scharf AG's value of 3.39% is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SMT Scharf AG's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.31 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 3.07, SMT Scharf 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 Dividend Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Transportation companies is 3.07, based on 666 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SMT Scharf AG's current Dividend Yield % of 3.39% is 10.4% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on SMT Scharf AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMT Scharf AG's current Dividend Yield % is 3.39%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMT Scharf AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMT Scharf AG (FRA:S188) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.17, compared to a current price of €6.20 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 3.39%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 10.4% above the Transportation industry median of 3.07. SMT Scharf AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SMT Scharf AG (FRA:S188), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.39% as of Jun. 27, 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 SMT Scharf AG (FRA:S188) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMT Scharf AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.20 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.17.
GuruFocus considers SMT Scharf AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:S188:
Dividend Yield %: 3.39% (12% above median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: €7.17 vs. price of €6.20 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Transportation median (#315 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S188 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMT Scharf AG develops, manufactures, and services transportation equipment and logistics systems for underground mining and tunnel construction. The company provides underground transport solutions, including diesel and battery-powered rail-bound systems for heavy load transport, chairlifts for mining use, rail-bound fresh air and cable management systems, and rubber-tired vehicles. It segments are coal mining, mineral mining, tunnel logistics, and other industries, with coal mining generating the majority of its revenue. The coal mining segment includes the sale of rail-bound railway systems and chairlifts for underground mining. Transport equipment and logistics systems are deployed in hard coal mines around the world and feature sophisticated explosion protection.
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