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Nido EducationASX:NDO +2.13%8 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.74 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 19.73. GuruFocus rates ASX:NDO with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 123 Education companies, Nido Education ranks better than 87.8% on this metric.
Nido Education's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nido Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NDO'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.92 Med: 19.73 Max: 29.2
Current: 15.74
During the past 6 years, Nido Education's highest Yield on Cost was 29.20. The lowest was 11.92. And the median was 19.73.
ASX:NDO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 87.8% of 123
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs ASX:NDO: 15.74
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.
Nido Education 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:NDO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Nido 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.
Nido Education 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nido Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nido 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 Nido Education is calculated as
Nido Education (ASX:NDO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.74 as of Sep. 21, 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 Nido Education and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 19.73. Over the past decade, Nido Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 11.92 to 29.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Nido Education ranks #15 out of 123 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Nido Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nido Education's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.74 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 19.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.92 to a high of 29.20. The Education industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.54. Nido Education's value of 15.74 is 246.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nido Education ranks #15 out of 123 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nido Education has a GF Score™ of 8/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nido Education's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Nido Education ranks #15 out of 123 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Nido Education in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.54. Nido Education's value of 15.74 is 246.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nido Education's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 11.92 to 29.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.73 vs. the industry median of 4.54, Nido 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 4.54, based on 123 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. Nido Education's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.74 is 246.7% 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 Nido Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nido Education's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.74, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 19.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nido Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nido Education (ASX:NDO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.90, compared to a current price of A$0.24 — trading 73.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.74, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 19.73 and 246.7% above the Education industry median of 4.54. Nido Education's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Nido Education (ASX:NDO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.74 as of Sep. 21, 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 Nido Education (ASX:NDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nido Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.24 is trading 73.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.90.
GuruFocus considers Nido Education to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:NDO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 15.74 (20% below median its 10-year median of 19.73)
GF Value™: A$0.90 vs. price of A$0.24 (73.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 246.7% above the Education median (#15 of 123)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:NDO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nido Education Ltd is a national owner, operator and manager of long-day early childhood education and care services. It offers exceptional education and care for children, from six weeks, through to school age, in a safe, comfortable, nurturing and peaceful environment. The Group operates in one segment being child care services.
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