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G8 EducationASX:GEM 52 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.33 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 5.61. GuruFocus rates ASX:GEM with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 121 Education companies, G8 Education ranks better than 88.43% on this metric.
G8 Education's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for G8 Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GEM'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.48 Med: 5.61 Max: 44
Current: 13.33
During the past 13 years, G8 Education's highest Yield on Cost was 44.00. The lowest was 2.48. And the median was 5.61.
ASX:GEM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 88.43% of 121
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.41
vs ASX:GEM: 13.33
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.
G8 Education 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:GEM vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, G8 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.
G8 Education 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G8 Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G8 Education'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 G8 Education is calculated as
G8 Education (ASX:GEM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.33 as of Jul. 14, 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 G8 Education and its competitors. This is 138% above median its historical median of 5.61. Over the past decade, G8 Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.48 to 44.00. According to the industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #14 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is G8 Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
G8 Education's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.33 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 5.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.48 to a high of 44.00. The Education industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41. G8 Education's value of 13.33 is 202.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #14 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, G8 Education has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G8 Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #14 out of 121 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places G8 Education in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41. G8 Education's value of 13.33 is 202.3% above this benchmark. Historically, G8 Education's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.48 to 44.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.61 vs. the industry median of 4.41, G8 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 4.41, 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. G8 Education's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.33 is 202.3% 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 G8 Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G8 Education's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.33, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 5.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G8 Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education (ASX:GEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.16, compared to a current price of A$0.15 — trading 87.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.33, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 5.61 and 202.3% above the Education industry median of 4.41. G8 Education's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 G8 Education (ASX:GEM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.33 as of Jul. 14, 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 G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.15 is trading 87.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.16.
GuruFocus considers G8 Education to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GEM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 13.33 (138% above median its 10-year median of 5.61)
GF Value™: A$1.16 vs. price of A$0.15 (87.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 202.3% above the Education median (#14 of 121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
G8 Education Ltd is a provider of quality early learning education and care, operating under a range of trusted brands. The company has one operating segment, being the operation of child care centers. G8 does not own the buildings from which its childcare centers operate.
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