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LSL Property ServicesCHIX:LSLL +0.83%64 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.71 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 4.36. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LSLL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Real Estate companies, LSL Property Services ranks better than 60.37% on this metric.
LSL Property Services's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSL Property Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:LSLl'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 4.36 Max: 7.24
Current: 4.71
During the past 13 years, LSL Property Services's highest Yield on Cost was 7.24. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 4.36.
CHIX:LSLl's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 60.37% of 873
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 3.75
vs CHIX:LSLl: 4.71
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.
LSL Property Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:LSLL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, LSL Property Services'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.
LSL Property Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, LSL Property Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSL Property Services'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.
LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.71 as of Jul. 26, 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 LSL Property Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.36. Over the past decade, LSL Property Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.98 to 7.24. According to the industry distribution chart, LSL Property Services ranks #346 out of 873 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is LSL Property Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
LSL Property Services' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.71 is near median its 10-year median of 4.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 7.24. The Real Estate industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75. LSL Property Services' value of 4.71 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSL Property Services ranks #346 out of 873 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LSL Property Services has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSL Property Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, LSL Property Services ranks #346 out of 873 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts LSL Property Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75. LSL Property Services' value of 4.71 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, LSL Property Services' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.98 to 7.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 3.75, LSL Property Services 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 Real Estate company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Real Estate companies is 3.75, based on 873 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. LSL Property Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.71 is 25.6% 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 LSL Property Services and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSL Property Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSL Property Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.84, compared to a current price of £2.42 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 25.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 3.75. LSL Property Services' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.71 as of Jul. 26, 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 LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSL Property Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.42 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.84.
GuruFocus considers LSL Property Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LSLL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.71 (near median its 10-year median of 4.36)
GF Value™: £2.84 vs. price of £2.42 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% above the Real Estate median (#346 of 873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LSLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSL Property Services PLC provides residential property services to consumers. The Estate Agency Franchising segment provides services related to the sale and letting of residential properties, Financial Services segment reflects the Financial Services income generated from the Estate Agency segment. The Surveying and Valuation Services segment provides valuations and professional survey services for residential properties. Some of the company's offerings include residential sales, lettings, surveying, conveyancing, and advice on mortgages and non-investment insurance products. Geographically all the business is operated in the UK and it derives the majority of its revenue from the Surveying and Valuation segment.
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