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Aptitude Software GroupCHIX:APTDL 59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APTDL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Software companies, Aptitude Software Group ranks worse than 54.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aptitude Software Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:APTDl'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 1.56 Max: 2.73
Current: 2.73
During the past 13 years, Aptitude Software Group's highest Yield on Cost was 2.73. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.56.
CHIX:APTDl's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 54.04% of 1027
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs CHIX:APTDl: 2.73
Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDl) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
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.
Aptitude Software Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:APTDL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Aptitude Software Group'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.
Aptitude Software Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aptitude Software Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aptitude Software Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Aptitude Software Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
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.
Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.73 as of Jul. 17, 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 Aptitude Software Group and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Aptitude Software Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.76 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #555 out of 1027 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Aptitude Software Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Aptitude Software Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.73 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 2.73. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05. Aptitude Software Group's value of 2.73 is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #555 out of 1027 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aptitude Software Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aptitude Software Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #555 out of 1027 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Aptitude Software Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05. Aptitude Software Group's value of 2.73 is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Aptitude Software Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.76 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Aptitude Software Group has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.05, based on 1,027 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. Aptitude Software Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.73 is 10.5% below 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 Aptitude Software Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aptitude Software Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aptitude Software Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.79, compared to a current price of £1.98 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 10.5% below the Software industry median of 3.05. Aptitude Software Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73 as of Jul. 17, 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 Aptitude Software Group (CHIX:APTDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.98 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.79.
GuruFocus considers Aptitude Software Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:APTDL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.73 (75% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: £2.79 vs. price of £1.98 (29.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Software median (#555 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:APTDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aptitude Software Group PLC is engaged in the provision of IT services and solutions, including software-based activity. It operates its business through the Aptitude Software Segment. Its Aptitude Software business provides a series of specialized financial management software applications, and the majority of the revenue is derived from software licenses, software subscription fees, maintenance, support, funded development, and related consultancy. It operates in two geographic regions, the United Kingdom and the Rest of the world, and the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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