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CSPCSPI +3.04%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.48 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates CSPI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Software companies, CSP ranks worse than 69.44% on this metric.
CSP's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CSPI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 2.78 Max: 10.93
Current: 1.48
During the past 13 years, CSP's highest Yield on Cost was 10.93. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 2.78.
CSPI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 69.44% of 998
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.985
vs CSPI: 1.48
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.
CSP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CSPI vs QXL, CTM, TTEC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CSP'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.
CSP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CSP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSP'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.
CSP (CSPI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.48 as of Aug. 30, 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 CSP and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, CSP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.27 to 10.93. According to the industry distribution chart, CSP ranks #693 out of 998 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is CSP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
CSP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.48 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 10.93. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.99. CSP's value of 1.48 is 50.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSP ranks #693 out of 998 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CSP has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to QXL and CTM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CSP ranks #693 out of 998 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places CSP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.99. CSP's value of 1.48 is 50.4% below this benchmark. Historically, CSP's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.27 to 10.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 2.99, CSP 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 2.99, based on 998 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. CSP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.48 is 50.4% 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 CSP and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.48, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSP (CSPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.72, compared to a current price of $8.12 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.48, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 50.4% below the Software industry median of 2.99. CSP's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 CSP (CSPI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.48 as of Aug. 30, 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 CSP (CSPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.12 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.72.
GuruFocus considers CSP to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CSPI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.48 (47% below median its 10-year median of 2.78)
GF Value™: $11.72 vs. price of $8.12 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.4% below the Software median (#693 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSP Inc develops and markets IT integration solutions, security products, managed IT services, cloud services, purpose-built network adapters, and high-performance cluster computer systems. The firm operates in two segments, namely Technology Solutions, where the company focuses on value-added reseller integrated solutions, including third-party hardware, software, and technical computer-related consulting, and High-Performance Products segments, where the company designs, manufactures, and delivers products and services to customers that require specialized cybersecurity services, networking, and signal processing. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Technology Solutions segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Americas.
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