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YDUQS ParticipacoesBSP:YDUQ3 +1.83%89 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.37 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 151% above its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates BSP:YDUQ3 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R$14.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 123 Education companies, YDUQS Participacoes ranks better than 57.72% on this metric.
YDUQS Participacoes's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for YDUQS Participacoes's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:YDUQ3'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 2.14 Max: 14.2
Current: 5.37
During the past 13 years, YDUQS Participacoes's highest Yield on Cost was 14.20. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 2.14.
BSP:YDUQ3's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 57.72% of 123
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.6
vs BSP:YDUQ3: 5.37
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.
YDUQS Participacoes 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BSP:YDUQ3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, YDUQS Participacoes'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.
YDUQS Participacoes 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, YDUQS Participacoes's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YDUQS Participacoes'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.
YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.37 as of Sep. 22, 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 YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. This is 151% above median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, YDUQS Participacoes' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.68 to 14.20. According to the industry distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #52 out of 123 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is YDUQS Participacoes' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
YDUQS Participacoes' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.37 is 151% above median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 14.20. The Education industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.60. YDUQS Participacoes' value of 5.37 is 16.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #52 out of 123 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YDUQS Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YDUQS Participacoes' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, YDUQS Participacoes ranks #52 out of 123 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts YDUQS Participacoes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.60. YDUQS Participacoes' value of 5.37 is 16.7% above this benchmark. Historically, YDUQS Participacoes' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.68 to 14.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 4.60, YDUQS Participacoes 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 4.60, 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. YDUQS Participacoes's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.37 is 16.7% 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 YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YDUQS Participacoes's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.37, which is 151% above median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YDUQS Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.14, compared to a current price of R$11.14 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.37, which is 151% above median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 16.7% above the Education industry median of 4.60. YDUQS Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.37 as of Sep. 22, 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 YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$11.14 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.14.
GuruFocus considers YDUQS Participacoes to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:YDUQ3:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.37 (151% above median its 10-year median of 2.14)
GF Value™: R$14.14 vs. price of R$11.14 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% above the Education median (#52 of 123)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:YDUQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YDUQS Participacoes SA is a Brazilian education company that focuses on postsecondary education. The company operates universities, colleges, and distance learning campuses across the country, with over 90 locations across 22 Brazilian states. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional designation programs to its students. Estacio Participacoes attracts middle- and lower-income workers across the country to its educational programs and enrolls over 500,000 students annually. Approximately 75% of enrollees study at the company's on-campus locations, which drive the majority of revenue for the company. Geographically, Estacio Participacoes operates the majority of its campuses around Rio de Janeiro.
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