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Optiscan Imaging's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optiscan Imaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:OIL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.17 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
Optiscan Imaging 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:OIL vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Optiscan Imaging'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.
Optiscan Imaging 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optiscan Imaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optiscan Imaging'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.
Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 04, 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 Optiscan Imaging and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #999999 out of 1400 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Optiscan Imaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Optiscan Imaging's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #999999 out of 1400 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Optiscan Imaging has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optiscan Imaging's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #999999 out of 1400 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Optiscan Imaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.17. 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.17, based on 1,400 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. 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 Optiscan Imaging and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optiscan Imaging's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optiscan Imaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.04, compared to a current price of A$0.16 — trading 287.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Optiscan Imaging's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 04, 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 Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optiscan Imaging stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.16 is trading 287.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.04.
GuruFocus considers Optiscan Imaging to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:OIL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: A$0.04 vs. price of A$0.16 (287.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:OIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optiscan Imaging Ltd is engaged in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of endomicroscopic digital imaging technology solutions for medical, translational, and pre-clinical applications. Its technology offers real-time, 3D, in vivo imaging at the single-cell level, in a non-destructive manner that enables clinicians to make immediate informed decisions. Its products include InVivage, ViewnVivo, and Customisation. Its geographical segments include Australia, Germany, Norway, China, and the United States.
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