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Embark Early EducationASX:EVO 22 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.46 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 7.25. GuruFocus rates ASX:EVO with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 121 Education companies, Embark Early Education ranks better than 89.26% on this metric.
Embark Early Education's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Embark Early Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:EVO'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04 Med: 7.25 Max: 29.06
Current: 14.46
During the past 10 years, Embark Early Education's highest Yield on Cost was 29.06. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 7.25.
ASX:EVO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.26% of 121
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.46
vs ASX:EVO: 14.46
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) 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.
Embark Early Education 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:EVO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Embark Early Education'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.
Embark Early Education 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Embark Early Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Embark Early Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Embark Early Education 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.
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.46 as of Jul. 18, 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 Embark Early Education and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 7.25. Over the past decade, Embark Early Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.04 to 29.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #13 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Embark Early Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Embark Early Education's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.46 is 99% above median its 10-year median of 7.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 29.06. The Education industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.46. Embark Early Education's value of 14.46 is 224.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #13 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Embark Early Education has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Embark Early Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #13 out of 121 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Embark Early Education in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.46. Embark Early Education's value of 14.46 is 224.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Embark Early Education's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.04 to 29.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.25 vs. the industry median of 4.46, Embark Early Education 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 an Education company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Education companies is 4.46, based on 121 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. Embark Early Education's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.46 is 224.2% 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 Embark Early Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Embark Early Education's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.46, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 7.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Embark Early Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.90, compared to a current price of A$0.42 — trading 53.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.46, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 7.25 and 224.2% above the Education industry median of 4.46. Embark Early Education's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.46 as of Jul. 18, 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 Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.42 is trading 53.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.90.
GuruFocus considers Embark Early Education to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:EVO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.46 (99% above median its 10-year median of 7.25)
GF Value™: A$0.90 vs. price of A$0.42 (53.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 224.2% above the Education median (#13 of 121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:EVO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Embark Early Education Ltd is a company that is engaged in the provision and management of an early childhood education service that gives parents and caregivers the option of which service suits their child's learning and care needs. The company is engaged in operation of childcare centres in Australia. The company owns and operates childcare centers. It has centers in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia.
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