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Zain Bahrain BSCBAH:ZAINBH 78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.55 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 9.61. GuruFocus rates BAH:ZAINBH with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 226 Telecommunication Services companies, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks better than 89.82% on this metric.
Zain Bahrain BSC's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zain Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:ZAINBH'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.42 Med: 9.61 Max: 23.8
Current: 12.55
During the past 13 years, Zain Bahrain BSC's highest Yield on Cost was 23.80. The lowest was 6.42. And the median was 9.61.
BAH:ZAINBH's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.82% of 226
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.49
vs BAH:ZAINBH: 12.55
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.
Zain Bahrain BSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BAH:ZAINBH vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Zain Bahrain BSC'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.
Zain Bahrain BSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Zain Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zain Bahrain BSC'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.
Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.55 as of Aug. 16, 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 Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 9.61. Over the past decade, Zain Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.42 to 23.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #23 out of 226 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Zain Bahrain BSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.55 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 9.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.42 to a high of 23.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.49. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 12.55 is 179.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #23 out of 226 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zain Bahrain BSC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zain Bahrain BSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #23 out of 226 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Zain Bahrain BSC in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.49. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 12.55 is 179.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zain Bahrain BSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.42 to 23.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.61 vs. the industry median of 4.49, Zain Bahrain BSC 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.49, based on 226 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. Zain Bahrain BSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.55 is 179.5% 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 Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zain Bahrain BSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.55, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 9.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.12, compared to a current price of BHD0.12 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.55, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 9.61 and 179.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.49. Zain Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.55 as of Aug. 16, 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 Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.12 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.12.
GuruFocus considers Zain Bahrain BSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:ZAINBH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.55 (31% above median its 10-year median of 9.61)
GF Value™: BHD0.12 vs. price of BHD0.12 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 179.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#23 of 226)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ZAINBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zain Bahrain BSC provides telecommunication and related products and services mainly in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Its business involves three main activities: mobile operation, fixed broadband operation, and trading of handsets and accessories. The company offers: 4G LTE and 5G services through its mobile network, broadband services, ICT and digital lifestyle communications services, and trades in mobile phones, earphones, and other electronic accessories through its e-commerce website. The majority of its revenue is generated from the provision of airtime, data, subscription, and other related services. Geographically, the company operates in Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and South Sudan.
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